London with a Friend

Greetings,

Marc and his friend Graham met me in the lobby of my hotel. We sat a gabbed for some time just to catch up. The big thing in Marc's life is his pending move to Hong Kong. He has taken a job with Mark & Spencer. The job is in Hong Kong which will serve as his base as he travels the far east. It sounds like a great job and he is excited about it. He begins working for the firm May 9th. He should be on his way to Hong Kong within three weeks.

After the catch up we went to a restaurant I have been to before. It is London's answer to an American diner, nice try. Food is good and American down to the apple pie and ice cream. After lunch Graham left he went home to get ready for a date. Marc and I walked through Green Park to the Palace and the throngs of people still circulating around. We walked the length of the Pall Mall with all the flags and gold roping to Trafalgar Square. We then found a pub called the Silver Cross on Whitehall. After a drink and some rest we wandered down to the Horse Guards and then to the River Thames. On the way we passed the original Scotland Yard offices, a dozen statues or so and many white buildings that looked rather official. Marc and I parted at the river. He went for a train to take him home and I wandered along the north side of the Thames looking over to the Eye. I came to Parliament and Big Ben. The towers were glowing in the reflection of the evening sun, it was a little after 7pm. I walked over to Westminster, it was closed at that time. Then proceeded to Green Park at which tie I hailed a cab, you know one of those big black ones with room to dance in the back seat. One difference my cab was a dark hunter green car. I am now back at the hotel and resting after my tour.

It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine a strong breeze and a chill in the air. It was great to see Marc. I will see him again before I leave. I am really beginning to fall in love with London. Its antiquity is complemented by its modern love of life and fashion. I have been told that I am living in the heart of the fashion world and young professionals. It is obvious, by what I see as I walk out the door of the hotel. But as I tour the city, I see much the same. Young, beautiful lively people walking the streets.

Take care.

Love,

Bill