“It is always possible to do a thing better the second time.” – Henry Ford
Yes, going on a holiday with a tour group is nice. You can go to more places in one time because you have set destinations and a time schedule that you don’t even have time to breath. That was my first experience in London.
Going to London on our own was so much fun the second time around. Not going to iconic structures but going to places less travelled. Being with our kids was also a bonus.
This is for John’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge – the Second Time Around
It was fun strolling around with no definite plans of where to go.











It was November when we went for the second time and the Christmas markets were already up. Such an exciting time especially with all the variety of cuisine and Christmas decorations.










Street art in London is one of the best and we found them in Brick Lane, Shoreditch and even in St Pancras Train Station.






We had time to experience a West End production of Mama Mia.

And some precious time with my son.

Welcome to that little voice and thank you for following my blog. Look forward to seeing more of your travel photos.
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My pleasure to follow you and hope you can follow my new blog in https://mywanderings.travel.blog/ see you soon. 🧡
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Beautiful images! The grey skies, the rain and drizzle, lonely park benches-these are just so beautiful!
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Typical days in London. 🌧
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I love rainy days contrary to what people usually like. Reminds me of my hometown 🙂
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I really enjoyed these photos. I lived in London for my twenties and early thirties. I loved it there. Our l son lives there now and we usually go twice a year to see him but with CV19 we don’t know when we will be going again. So thank you for the “virtual ” trip.
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My son lives there too with his wife and we were planning to see them early next year… but no, I guess not. Happy that you enjoyed the virtual tour. Be safe.
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A wonderful collection of London scary, Teresa. The food makes me hungry. I love the egg custard. The Mona Lisa makes me laugh.
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That Portuguese tart is my fave and thanks for the comment Miriam.
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You’re welcome, Teresa. I could find them in the Chinese bakery here but they’re not close by.
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Yea i know. They’re sometimes hard to find. Have a good day Miriam.
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Yes, I haven’t seen them in any other bakery. Have a nice day, Teresa.
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You too, Miriam!
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Thank you, Teresa!
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Love the Millenium Bridge shot… and Mona Lisa 🙂 🙂
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Haha beautiful isn’t she? and thanks Jo.💚
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Ah, thank you for a lovely tour of one of my favorite cities in the world! A creative take on London – and you made me want to go NOW!
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My pleasure…if only we can go now!
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Outstanding photos. London is a GREAT city to wander around. Well done.
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Thanks John!
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this is a fun tour of London, Techie. Thank you! great photos and love your playful mona lisa shot! 🙂 your post reminds me so much of a favorite city. i lived in Windsor for a couple of years and frequented London during my days off. 🙂
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Thanks for liking it. Oh so you lived in Windsor, where are you based now?
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i’m now in chicago! 🙂 🙂
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I really enjoy this virtual tour through your beautiful photo series, Teresa. We, too, enjoyed London the second time
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Thanks, happy that you liked it, Amy. Oh the things we could enjoy going back to a place we love.
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Your post is a mini-tour of London! It’s also “salt in the wound” for me. In a few days, we were to begin a Mediterranean cruise culminating in a two-day stay in London, our first time there. At least I got to see some of what I will miss in person. >grin<
My favorite shot is of the long bridge rail perspective leading me to wonder what that building is in the background. Thanks for joining the challenge and sharing your photos.
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Hey John, that’s the Millennial Bridge and the St Paul’s Cathedral. Don’t worry all these shall pass and we all can go back to our travels. I hope one day very soon! Stay safe, Teresa
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You, as well!
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So interesting to see things as a local rather than as a tourist – great comparison and a really creative take on the challenge.
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Thanks Tina, happy that you liked it.
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Looks like a fun time! And a very nice assortment of photos 😊
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Nice u liked them. I and my husband really enjoyed going there a second time…or even a third when all these world pandemic shall pass. Have a good day Lisa.
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