Big Ben

We went on a three-day trip to London this month as a present to Gemma for her 30th birthday. We wanted Lucy to experience London, and taking Gemma with us was an excellent way for the two sisters to spend some quality time together. There’s seventeen years between them but they have a lovely sisterly relationship.

Gemma is what I call an expert traveller! Boy oh boy, did we learn what real sightseeing was? Thank God I wore my walking shoes.

Gemma travels with an itinerary. She does her research and leaves zero time for boredom. We had such a wonderful few days.

I think Stephen and I need to travel with itineraries in future — or just take Gemma with us wherever we go!

Westminister

Buckingham Palace

We were extremely lucky with the weather. The UK is not far behind Ireland when it comes to the weather, but it was 35°C that day. We had to rest under the shade at one point.

I have to add in the London Eye!

More from London next week!

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