Easter weekend is always a great time to get away. In the northern hemisphere it is (usually) the start of Spring and by taking a few days off work you can have quite a decent break. This year Bron and Shell celebrated their birthday almost on Easter so it was an easy decision to head over the pond to spend family time together. It also meant that we would be meeting Josh for the first time. Michelle and Graham also had Graham's mom, Hannie, visiting from South Africa.
The birthday celebrations included a trip to the Sanderson hotel for high tea. The Sanderson hotel offers a Mad Hatters High Tea every day of the week. Just make sure to book.
Graham, Hannie and Michelle at high tea
There are a few different teas to try. My personal favourite was the mint and chocolate tea! Bron had the apple pie and Shell had strawberries and cream.
A tower of treats. The high tea includes a set menu of yummy things. Little sandwiches, quiches, scones, and sweet treats. Don't make dinner plans!
"Drink me" it said!
Mini scones (and jam and cream and herb butter - preferably not all together)
We also spent some some time exploring London. There is always such a great vibe and so much to see and do.
Trafalgar Square
I didn't think much about it when we were there, but the pigeons that Trafalgar Square used to be famous for (or infamous depending on your view) are gone. Apparently the city council started introducing by-laws to stop people feeding the pigeons and they all moved off.
Piccadilly Circus
A typical English pub
Down at the Thames with the London Eye in the bakground
One of the things that we have really missed while living in the Netherlands is a good braai. We headed down to the SA shop to stock up on steaks, wors and Hansa Pilsner and fired up the Weber. Thanks Graham for a job well done!
Getting the Weber going
And checking the temperature
More sight seeing around London
Another shot from Trafalgar Square (and pigeon-poop-free statues!)
Whilst in London we also managed to catch up with some friends. Ian took us on a tour of the Thames South Bank and we were treated to home cooked dinners by Martin & Kirsten and Lisa & Andrew. We discovered that Evan and Kerryn and family were staying two streets away from Shell and Graham's house for the Easter weekend.so we popped over for Sunday afternoon tea. Was so great seeing and catching up with all of you and hope that we will see you in the Netherlands sometime soon!
Down on the South Bank with Ian
A view of the recently completed The Shard with the gothic Southwark Cathedral in the front.
Crossing the Millenium Bridge with St Pauls in the background
And of course we spent lots of time with the newest member of the family: Joshua Peter Finnemore.
Temperatures in the Netherlands at the moment are hovering around 6 degrees. But rumour has it that we may even move into double figures over the next few days. Crossing fingers!!
Our next adventure is later this month when we have the Daubenton's staying with us for a few days. We also have Queen's Day coming up and the beginning of tulip season.
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