London!

Here we are in London. For a weather forecast full of rain, every day has been clear and perfect for strolling.

We've seen two plays: Love Love Love and Noises Off. Both were very entertaining, but we apologize to the casts about our sleepy, jet-lagged attention spans.

We had a romantic Italian dinner at Aurora. It's just a tiny, cozy place, but the food is delicious.

The husband has been working as usual, but we've squeezed in lots of walks and cappuccinos at outdoor garden cafes.

We had an interesting wine tasting at Fortnum and Masons--I never realized there was a wine cellar in there! We had flights of wine and yummy cheeses for a couple of hours. Nice to get off our feet and hang out.

Mostly, I'm taking it easy and enjoying an open schedule. I'm not in full tourist mode, which is kind of luxurious all on its own.

We have one more day planned--and it ends with a dinner at Tamarind. It wouldn't be a trip to London without our traditional dinner at Tamarind.

Before I know it, we will be back on the plane and home again!