Visited the stunning Kew Gardens this morning (and the sun came out!), took a nap, took in the view from atop the Shard (western Europe’s tallest building), and took in a show. Still no luggage! Tomorrow I get a rental car and head up to the Lake District. Should be easy, right? Well, I’ll be sitting on the wrong side of the car, driving on the wrong side of road, and possibly (if I have standard transmission rental) shifting with the wrong hand. Easy, right? Pray for me — and for all the other drivers on the road who insist it is they, not I, who have it “right”!

I arrived safely in London this morning, even if my checked luggage did not. It should — it might — it may be here tomorrow. We’ll see. In the meantime I spent the afternoon sightseeing, including a spin on the London Eye (see above), a river cruise on the Thames, and a visit to Marks & Spencer to pick up a few essentials until my stuff shows up. I do plan to post photos other than selfies, but ran out of both time and steam today. 

So here’s a selfie showing me on the first of my three flights today. So far I’ve made it from Memphis to Charlotte to Washngton. Had my rolling carryon blow out a wheel in Charlotte. Replaced it (the whole bag, not just wheel, sadly enough) in Washington. Otherwise it’s been a very smooth day. And thanks to Dudley for the ride to the airport! Should be boarding soon for the overnight flight to London. My next post will be from a foreign country!