London wrap-up, !UPDATED - with photos

Boy that was a nice vacation. I didn't get to do all that I wanted, but London is a marvelous city. At times it can feel overwhelming, but it's also one of those places where if you just wandered about for a day, chances are you'd come across stuff by accident and have a good time. I didn't get to see Tate Modern. Somehow I forgot all about it until it was the evening before I had to leave. Oh well, till next time.

Highlights, all of which I would recommend for anyone going to London whether it's their first or fifth time:
- running in Hyde Park
- walking down Portobello Road in Notting Hill and checking out its shops, but also going a few blocks off the path to really take a good look at some very affluent property... not to mention that Bentleys, Aston Martins and Jaguars are relatively commonplace.
- The sticky toffee pudding at Holly Street Pub. Worth every calorie, goodness. And a wonderful pub atmosphere
- Daytrip to Bath. DO pay the museum admission fee, and DO utilize the free audio tour. Walking up Alexandra Park provides a great view of the city on the rolling hills.
- the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit at the Natural History Museum was breathtaking. It's amazing the dedication many photographers put in their work, and it shows nature at its finest, but of course also some heartbreak with mankind's influence as plain as day. If you're ever in London when it's on display, it's a must-see in my opinion.

Maybe next time I will invest in an Arsenal match. I should also remember to make sure my next trip includes a weekend while in London. A lot of galleries and museums offer after hours admission with DJs and somew interesting looking events on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.