dachsie
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I saw this on Twitter and thought of you - he had several tips and said the food at Walt's was good
I saw this on Twitter and thought of you - he had several tips and said the food at Walt's was good
I had originally wanted to book a sunrise tour at Stongehenge, which lets you get inside the circle. And before everyone tells me, I am aware that Stonehenge will most likely be pretty lame. But I really like ancient history and I'd like to see it, so there we are.
No way, Stonehenge is cool! I'm sending my parents to see it in January.
We travel with the same level of intensity as you, it looks so tiring when you write it all down!
Have your bought your flight to London yet?
Thanks for saying that about Stonehenge! I am certainly excited to see it
We have a pretty good energy level, and we love to see new things. So having an intense itinerary is just the way we roll. Glad you are a fellow kindred spirit.
We did not buy our flight tickets yet, still thinking to go with that super early flight from Schiphol on British Airways at 7:10 am for $57 to Heathrow.
I just had a thought - Sky Garden is a great place to see London from above! Tickets are free, they open dates a few weeks in advance. Not to try and add to your already packed schedule or anything, ha ha! https://skygarden.london/booking/
I clearly hate waking up early... but have you thought about what time you'll have to get up for that flight! Current advice is to arrive at the airport four hours early (hopefully this drops back down to two by November). Yikes!
Thanks! I'll check out Sky Garden.
I also hate waking up early, but for vacation I tolerate it. I get too excited to sleep, anyway. Geez, 4 hour early arrival would be brutal for that flight. Is the airport even open at that time?
Don't worry, the airport is open 24/7. The train station / pre customs is open to all, as the night trains keep going the entire night. Most shops/restaurants will be closed, but you should at least be able to get a burger at Burger King at 4 in the morning ;-) When I worked at the airport, the earliest shift for my company started at 4:30 in the morning. I arrived at 4 and either had a very early breakfast or a very late dinner at Burger King.Thanks! I'll check out Sky Garden.
I also hate waking up early, but for vacation I tolerate it. I get too excited to sleep, anyway. Geez, 4 hour early arrival would be brutal for that flight. Is the airport even open at that time?
I will point out that Totoro is on at the Barbican, which isn't in the West End, but closer to the "City" of London (e.g. the financial/business district), so make sure you add on some extra time to get there if you're located nearer the traditional West End / Theatre District. Also worth doing because the Barbican has a reputation for being a real maze and it can be quite easy to get lost - it's got a lot of high-level pedestrian walkways criss-crossing the site that all look very similar.Monday Nov 28
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West End show My Neighbor Totoro
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Any last minute tips for me?
Just enjoy and take your time!
For places to eat in Amsterdam, there are plenty of restaurants near the Van Gogh museum. Use Google reviews to find something with a decent amount of positive reviews. Brasserie Keyzer and Barpiazza look decent. I would go for simple. You are probably tired and jetlagged.
Have you packed your umbrella/poncho? It is Autumn here, it can get rainy
I will point out that Totoro is on at the Barbican, which isn't in the West End, but closer to the "City" of London (e.g. the financial/business district), so make sure you add on some extra time to get there if you're located nearer the traditional West End / Theatre District. Also worth doing because the Barbican has a reputation for being a real maze and it can be quite easy to get lost - it's got a lot of high-level pedestrian walkways criss-crossing the site that all look very similar.
However the show itself is fantastic and you will love it - I was lucky enough to go last Friday and had such a great night!
Casual - no need to get dressed up at all. Maybe for a high end performance like an opera or the first night of a major production, but for a regular show there's no need.Can I ask your advice for what theater goers in London wear? Every city seems to have a very different dress code. I was thinking a nice sweater and nice jeans, is that way too dressed down?
I'm excited you enjoyed the show and I can't wait to see it!
Casual - no need to get dressed up at all. Maybe for a high end performance like an opera or the first night of a major production, but for a regular show there's no need.
Now admittedly I did go to Totoro in shirt and dress pants, but that's cause I went straight from my work (it's ten minutes walk from my office) and didn't have time to change!
Add me to the jealous (in the nicest way) list. Stonehenge is definitely not lame. We did a tour out of London to Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge a few years ago. The cathedral was beautiful, as was the weather, so all the exterior photos have a lovely blue sky. By the time we got to Stonehenge, clouds had moved in, and made for some really moody photographs. The only regret I had was that we didn’t get to visit Old Sarum while we were there. They would all definitely be on my list again if I get the chance to go back.I'm so jealous that Stonehenge is on your list, that is a pipe dream for me, not lame in the least!
Actually I'm so jealous of this whole trip (in a very friendly way ) We're living vicariously through you and can't wait to hear about it all.
If we end up getting to northern Europe (which I may be able to convince Aaron for the next cruise we'll see) we'll get to know parts of through your trip
I'm so excited for you Don't forget to breathe while you're traveling all over
I'm so jealous that Stonehenge is on your list, that is a pipe dream for me, not lame in the least!
Actually I'm so jealous of this whole trip (in a very friendly way ) We're living vicariously through you and can't wait to hear about it all.
If we end up getting to northern Europe (which I may be able to convince Aaron for the next cruise we'll see) we'll get to know parts of through your trip
I'm so excited for you Don't forget to breathe while you're traveling all over
Add me to the jealous (in the nicest way) list. Stonehenge is definitely not lame. We did a tour out of London to Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge a few years ago. The cathedral was beautiful, as was the weather, so all the exterior photos have a lovely blue sky. By the time we got to Stonehenge, clouds had moved in, and made for some really moody photographs. The only regret I had was that we didn’t get to visit Old Sarum while we were there. They would all definitely be on my list again if I get the chance to go back.
Safe travels!!!!Getting ready to head to the airport. Will try to add pics to fb or Instagram
I have a feeling the weather won't be too nice for us, probably cold and a bit grey. But I'm still excited to go.
Eh... no. Sorry! Yesterday the temperature dropped a lot, it was just miserable out here in NL today. But I'm sure you'll have loads of fun!I have a feeling the weather won't be too nice for us, probably cold and a bit grey. But I'm still excited to go.