The long weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has now come and gone with much pageantry – bunting, flags, painted faces, and clothing with the union jacks galore. A flyer was pushed through our door a few months ago inquiring about our interest in having a street party. I wanted to participate as … Continue reading »
I oddly felt a little nervous getting ready this morning. There was no such reason for nerves because if you go to a garden party you, like D and I, will not get anywhere near the Queen or the royal family. We arrived before 3:00 pm when the doors were opening and joined the queue. … Continue reading »
I am no fashionista. I wear classic colours and shapes. I also hate heels and lipstick (though love make up in general) so those were never going to be included in the overall look. I searched high and low for a dress and could not find anything. In the end I went with a dress … Continue reading »
The time is almost upon us for the Queen’s Garden Party I spoke about it in this post here a while ago. I picked up my invitation and tickets today. I’ve taken our last names out but this is our official invitation! I’m starting to get a little excited. I honestly could take it or leave it … Continue reading »
Last week I sent in an application to attend one of the two garden parties that will be held by the Queen this year at Buckingham Palace. Continue reading »
This is my second castle experience. Dover earlier this year was cool but as the day was drizzle and fog it was not as enjoyable as Windsor. When I asked my mother what she wanted to do when she came to visit, Windsor Castle was her one request. Windsor castle is located in Windsor which … Continue reading »
When my mom was here I was in full exploration mode. I still can’t believe how quickly her visit came and went. During her first week we did a self-guided walking tour and started at Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guard. I have been wanting to see this for a while and … Continue reading »
Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step off Air Force One as they arrive at London’s Stansted airport Photograph: Charles Dharapak/AP Barack Obama inspects the guard of honour 1st Battalion Scots Guards with the Duke of Edinburgh Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images To see the rest go here. Continue reading »
I booked my first solo trip, destination : Rome. The trip is 4 days and I realized shortly after booking that I’ll be there for Easter. I had even planned to visit the Vatican on [Easter] Sunday not even clued to the fact that there will be tons of people there for a speech from the Pope. So even though … Continue reading »
Clap after a movie. Apparently this is a North American (read American) phenomenon that annoys the Brit to no end. It’s awkward and embarrassing to applaud a film. I mean why would you do it unless the actor(s) or director was there? This has also been said about American television audiences, they clap too much. … Continue reading »
