After a whirlwind year of anticipating moves to Zurich, London, Chicago and New Canaan CT, Mike tried making it up to us by arranging to work out of his London and Zurich office for the summer. We left for London where his sister Maren lives after spending the 4th of July in the states, and were so excited to see Maren and stay in her lovely flat in Hampstead which is a lovely part of London with an 800 acre park next door. We spent the first week getting to know the area, shopping and checking out Gweneth Paltrow's favorite bakery in the neighborhood (she lives here), and I even ran into Sacha Baron Cohen at the market. We've had the best croissants, crumpets, english muffins, scones and meringue we've ever had here in Hampstead!
A trip to London wouldn't be complete without visiting all the touristy locations and riding on the classic double decker bus tour. We're so thrilled to be able to soak up the feeling of living here and taking things slow and easy, which I need right now.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
House of Parliament
Tower Bridge
Maren's neighborhood
Tower of London
