UK '23

Back in June, I posted links to my recent European trip as curated on FB—and now I will do the same for my even more recent trip to the UK. It's a handy way to save some memories, and photos.

Day 1: Getting from MRY-LAX to LHR and, ultimately, Greenwich—followed by an afternoon walk along the Thames.

Day 2: I rendezvoused with my friend Gill, whom I met birding in Vietnam, for a walk at Hampstead Heath, and later met, for the first time in person, my poet friend Tracey ☝︎ for drinks and dinner. Delightful!

Day 3: A stroll through London, from the British Museum along the Embankment to Westminster and Trafalgar Square.

Day 4: Switching between Greenwich and Putney—and in the afternoon, a much-needed massage.

Day 5: A brief visit to Wimbledon Common, followed by a transect from Putney up to Kensington Gardens—walking, walking, walking.

Day 6: A stroll along the Thames to Kew Gardens.

Day 7: Heading by train and taxi to Lechlade-on-Thames to start my walk along the Thames.

Day 8: A wander around Lechlade before boarding the Tranquil Rose.

Day 9/1: A two-parter: general scenes from our 13-mile walk from Lechlade to Shifford Lock; and Babar on this first day along the Thames Path.

Day 10/2: Onward to Eynsham.

Day 11/3: To Oxford and shortly beyond.

Day 12/4: A day on the boat, from Sandford Lock to Goring Lock.

Day 13/5: Another boat day, with a 5-mile walk at the end, to wind up in Marlow.

Day 14/6: A long, last walking day, from Marlow to Windsor.

Day 15: A day wandering around Eton and Windsor.

Day 16: Bidding farewell to Windsor and onward to Heathrow for the night.

Travel day—and home.

It was a terrific trip. I can't wait to do another long-distance walking path. While I still can!