Two months from today will be my last day in London. It is weird to think while I'm so looking forward to this trip, I'm also dreading the second I have to get on the tube back to Heathrow.
In preparation for the trip I have read Rick Steve's London 2012 (I admit I imagine his voice while reading it, like I'm watching one of his travel shows - I'm a nerd). I've also read TOP 10 London, Top 10 Paris, and purchased a French phrase & dictionary. Yes, we pulled the trigger on heading to Paris for 2 days. Hurray!! Kate is familiar enough with French when we need it, but I think it is important to at least TRY to speak some of the language when visiting a foreign speaking country. If you are planning a trip there as well, I recommend the same books.
I found the following articles on www.chicagotribune.com fairly helpful/interesting:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/la-tr-london-20120527,0,6387829.story
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/virtualvacation/la-tr-eastlondon4-20111204,0,2157073.story
I have 'liked' London 2012 on facebook, so it has been helping build my excitement. This is their website, http://www.london2012.com/, if you want to follow the Olympic flame around England or keep up to date with the goings on as the games get closer.
In support of our American Athletes, I've been following Team USA on the USOC website (http://www.teamusa.org/). I've also bought a stitch in the flag the the US Olympic and Paralympic Teams will take to the games. If you would like to donate, go to https://raiseourflag.teamusa.org/Content/index.aspx?utm_source=teamusa.org&utm_medium=lightbox&utm_campaign=raiseourflag#!wall
$12 a stitch.
If you've been to London, tell me your favorite spot you visited!!
