Episode I...in a country far, far away

So, it's time for another S road trip, but this time with a new set of sidekicks -- how did that work out for Bob Hope? -- but back to a familiar city -- London.

But this blog is about our Road to Morocco buddies, Michael and Barb, who sang along (Michael ALWAYS sings along...or alone) in our first big adventure in summer '14.  Here's the obligatory Bob & Bing screen shot (remember -- I'm the good looking, funny one who DOESN'T sing :) --



First, the point needs to be made: we flew the same airline Michael flew in May and June and WE HAD SEATS!!!  He'll know what I mean (and there are counter people at both JFK and Gatwick who'll know too :))

Second, I arranged a flat with the person who supplies them for the student program Michael and I have been a part of for some years.  It's less than a block from Baker Street tube station -- very convenient -- and it reminds us of Michael because he stayed in this building in 2012 and we visited and stayed here.  Well, technically, in the flat directly above the one we are in.  A nice two bedroom flat with two bathrooms for the 3 of us.  We think of this as "Michael's flat."


Third, we ate lunch at Natural Kitchen, a couple blocks from the flat (the great thing about staying in this area is there is lots to do nearby, like eat and a movie theatre, grocery stores, etc), which Michael and I ate at twice in the spring and he approved.  Here's dessert, a chocolate tart with toffee ice cream.  (Food porn #1)

Finally, after we all caught up on our sleep -- the hour on the plane didn't seem enough -- we went to a Michael favorite for dinner -- Wagamama's.  It is 50+ degrees here (like home), so nice weather for the .6 mile walk.  There EH (the nickname for these initials will be apparent by the end of this blog) had this -- chicken ramen with spicy chili:

And that's day one.  Day two is full-packed, so be ready, M &B!