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A Dog And Cat Fur Whirlwind Tour Of London, England

9/23/2014

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Previously on Cascadian Nomads: Bethany and Jason left the pets behind to attend Bethany's English pen friend's wedding. The Cascadian Nomads humanstoured Manchester, Peak District National Park and Northern Wales. All of these places were dog friendly but none of the dogs were corgis.
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Typist: Bethany
Jason and I have been tempted to visit the UK for what seems like forever but it took Jane inviting us to her wedding to finally make us leave the pets behind and journey across the ocean. We couldn't travel all that distance and not make time to visit our friend Martin in London. So although Jason and I loved everything about Greater Manchester as well as road trips with Jane and Steve, we boarded a South bound train to The Big Smoke.

I still cannot believe we saw so much of London in just two days.
Martin gave us an amazing tour of his hometown. He took Jason and I to as many of the cheesy tourist spots any of us could handle. Much of our visit was spent seeing places Martin enjoys spending time. He took us to two beautiful parks, Camden Locks and for a stroll along the River Thames. We walked more than Martin had intended but I just love long urban hikes even if I don't have Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley by my side.

St. Micheal's Church Highgate, London, England, United Kingdom.
St. Micheal's Church, Highgate, London.
Highgate as viewed from Hampstead Heath, London, England, United Kingdom.
St. Micheal's Church from Hampstead Heath.
Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England, United Kingdom.
Highgate Cemetery.
Waterlow Park bench, London, England, United Kingdom.
Cascadian at Waterlow Park.
Waterlow Park eagles, London, England, United Kingdom.
Jason, Martin and Waterlow Park eagles.
Hampstead Heath, London, England, United Kingdom.
Panorama from Hampstead Heath; the London skyline is to the right.
Camden Lock, or Hampstead Road Locks, London, England, United Kingdom.
Camden Locks.
Regent's Canal, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom.
Regent's Canal, Camden.
The parks were full of happily romping dogs. In London parks the children play in a securely fenced area while the dogs run joyfully free. Why do American's have this simple thing backwards? It is healthier for dogs and safer for kids.

The Camden Locks seemed so tiny compared to Seattle's large Ballard Locks but the whole neighborhood as lovely. It is in Camden that I met Wilhelm's betrothed. This sweet little dachshund and her family were understandably avoiding the busy Camden Market. While most of the market is dog friendly, it is much too loud and crowded for a dog to be comfortable and safe. I did see a lot of dogs strolling along the River Thames. While also a crowded area, it is partially shady and there is enough space for dogs to enjoy the walk. We even saw some dogs walking along the river beach.
The River Thames, London England.
The River Thames.
Dogs in a London park.
Dogs in a London park.
Our second day in London consisted of almost all things touristy. We saw Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey. I was inexplicably drawn to the medieval tower across the street from Parliament, Jewel Tower. It is very plain compared to the huge, ornate buildings around it, but I loved it.
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Jewel Tower.
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Jewel Tower windows.
Martin took Jason and I somewhere in London he had never been before. Going to this famous London locale seemed kind of silly but it was even more fun to visit than I had imagined. Martin took a fantastic photo of Jason and I there. This UK trip has made many travel dreams come true and this was one; I will never forget crossing Abbey Road!
The famous Abbey Road crossing, London, England, United Kingdom.
Cascadians crossing Abbey Road.
London was a wonderful place to visit, thanks mostly to Martin. With the heat and humidity, I doubt Jason and I would have seen very much of The Big Smoke on our own. Instead, we had a rapid whirlwind of seeing almost everything there is to see in the massive capitol. And we were exhausted. The cats of London definitely have the right idea.
A cat rests in a quiet cul-de-sac, Holloway, London, England, United Kingdom.
Shady sidewalk cat nap, Highhate, London, England, United Kingdom.
Cat on a balcony, Holloway, London, England, United Kingdom.
Wondering what Wilhelm, Brychwyn, Huxley, Amelia and Leo did while Bethany and Jason gallivanted around the UK? Find out tomorrow!
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Molly The Wally link
9/22/2014 09:41:57 pm

Glad you got to visit London and see some of the great sights. You are right about the parks. We think we have got it right. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly

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Bethany
9/23/2014 08:20:00 am

I wonder if it is Americans age old need to rebel against the British that causes us to do the parks backwards? Sadly, it puts children's safety at risk and is way less fun for dogs! At least cats are the same all over the world... comfortable!

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Reilly and Denny link
9/22/2014 11:24:01 pm

what amazing memories to have and the photos are wonderful.

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Bethany
9/23/2014 08:20:47 am

Thank you! I am so glad you followed our journey.

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Taryn link
9/23/2014 01:33:51 am

You take great travel photos!

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Bethany
9/23/2014 08:25:31 am

Taryn, I can't tell you how much that compliment means to me. I have never taken photographs of anything but my pets, even when I was a child. This pet-free UK trip was an epic journey that I wanted to document but I was so nervous about taking intriguing pictures with out any of my pets. I am very glad that you enjoyed my pictures. Thank you.

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