This day we discovered the beauty of food markets and bicycles. We started by renting bicycles and riding to the Borough Market. It was a chilly day and the market was packed with people drinking coffee and perusing the booths filled with breads, cheeses, chocolates, and other deliciousness. Dustin took some great photos and I’ve picked a few of my favorites to share below.

We rode our bikes across London Bridge to the Tower of London. The Paralympics were going on and you can see the logo on Tower Bridge behind D. It was really inspiring to see so many athletes and their families all over the city. We toured the Tower of London, saw the crown jewels, and some strange actors pretending to be peasants living within the tower. In the afternoon we rode over to the Globe Theater and the Tate Modern. We truly love going to art museums. I won’t pretend like we always “get it,” but the whole experience is like enjoying a slow cup of coffee. If only I could start touring museums in my sweat pants. Our dinner was bread, cheese, & wine. We spent the evening in the West End to see The Lion King. A lovely ending to a very busy day.

This is my “stop taking pictures of me” face:

Some Instagram favs…