London, UK

Much has happened since our arrival in London, ten days ago. The weather was 
barely fifty degrees and quite a change from what we have become accustomed to.
One of our first events was the Chelsea Flower Show which was very crowded but 
excellent. I have never seen such orchids and huge blooms as were exhibited 
there.
After that, were the preparations for our niece's wedding at the St. Pancras 
Hotel and the event itself. The ceremony and subsequent party were excellent and 
we were fortunate to have gathered four out of five of the kids to celebrate the 
joyous occasion.
On the following day, we went out to Chesham to visit with Steve and Helen, old 
cruising friends of ours from our time in the South Pacific. We had an enjoyable 
evening over a curry talking about our experiences. 
We spent a day or two with the Admiral's mum and dad who both remain 
exceptionally spry.
I went to the Natural History Museum with Jessica, Sydney, James and Katie on 
Friday and visited with friends and family over the weekend. The days are 
passing quickly.
Over the past two days the weather has improved and although the temperature is 
still cool we have had quite a bit of sunshine. We took a very nice walk over 
Hampstead Heath today followed by a pub lunch. England is transformed when the 
sun comes out!

James, Katie, Julie and Sydney

Amazing orchids at the Chelsea Flower Show

begonias and delphiniums

sweet peas

Sydney at 16 months another sweet pea

Us and four out of five at the St. Pancras Hotel, all dressed up

Sydney and me  and the Lion King

some more wedding photos