OK . . . I know this is three posts in a row about London, but it was just that great! I mentioned before that I didn’t have a lot of free time, but I made the most out of what I had!

I’m also proud of how many steps I got in while there! One of the lovely things about London is how easy it is to get around.

Walking was my preferred mode of transportation, however I also became adept at using the tube (subway), Uber, and hanging out with my friend Nadine in her cute little two seater car!

I had the best time ever - even the night I walked home from Phantom of the Opera by myself, in the rain, late at night! Probably not the smartest idea in the future, but I did things in London I would normally never consider doing.

I made a promise to myself that I would go, get outside my comfort zone, and do all the things! There is so much to do and see. I’ve decided to make a list below, and include the pics.

It’s a lot, but when you’re right in the center of this vibrant city, you have to take the time to soak it all in! And that’s exactly what I did!!! I can’t wait to go back!!! And hopefully that opportunity will come sooner than later.

Since coming home and life hitting hard, in these moments, I close my eyes and return to London! Each time I think about it, I smile! It brings so much LIGHT into my life, and is something I will hold onto forever! There were only about three days the entire time I was there that it didn’t rain, but a rainy day in London is better than a sunny day in many other places! Never leave the house without an umbrella, even if the sun is shining. I have a host of new friends, and memories galore! This trip changed my life forever in so many ways!

What I learned in two weeks from “Judith Blacklock’s Flower School” filled two 150 page notebooks, and used the ink from two pens! But even more so, taking her classes fills you with the confidence and support to go out and see what else life has to offer. It’s never too late to start something new, even if you’re 61! I’m excited to see where this new found learning takes me! I highly suggest taking her online classes. Sadly, she will be closing her in-person flower school the end of this month. The online option will ensure Judith’s vast knowledge of floral design will last forever!

The challenge for this week is to step outside your comfort zone, and do something you’ve secretly wanted to pursue. You don’t have to go to London to do this, however, I highly recommend you go to London at some point in your life! The important thing is to start somewhere. Start small, and work toward your goals. As you achieve each small step, you will find the LIGHT within you grow brighter. It will grow so bright that others will benefit from the LIGHT you share.

Have a great week, and look for opportunities to learn and experience new things! The world is a beautiful place!

Be sure to check out Candle in the Window next week as I will be doing another fantastic GIVEAWAY – it’s been awhile, and you won’t want to miss this one!!!

Love Ya, Les :)

· Harrods – wasn’t as great as I hoped it would be. Prefer the darling shops in Belgravia instead.

· Yummy food and desserts meeting up with friends from Utah.

· Hyde Park Chapel – Church is more fun when people speak in an English accent!

· Harry Potter Store at King’s Cross Train Station – had to get a picture there for my granddaughter Macey. She loves Harry Potter!

· Grocery Store Flowers – out of this world!

· Buckingham Palace

· Photos with the police officers – my great grandfather was a constable in Chelsea!

· Westminster Abbey

· Big Ben – It’s huge!

· Westminster Bridge – such a beautiful view of the Thames and lots of people watching

· Phantom of the Opera at His Royal Majesty’s Theater – a hafta-do!

· Fortnum & Mason – my new favorite store

· Liberty of London – a bucket list item, and lovely fabrics

· Victoria & Albert Museum – another bucket list item – could have stayed for days

· Shops in Belgravia on Elizabeth Street and Ebury Street, Eccleston Yards, including Peggy Porschen’s Bakery – yum! This is where Parent Trap 2 was filmed, just a 5 minute walk from my apartment.

· Seashell of Lisson Grove – award winning fish and chips, one of the top rated places in London

· Tower of London – Where the royal jewels are stored.

· Tower Bridge – be sure to do the extra tour to walk across it way up high!

· Borough Market – got there too late for the strawberries and chocolate… next time…

· The Wilton Arms – the pub by Judith’s Flower School on Kinnerton Street. Delicious food, and fun atmosphere

· Dinner at the Berkeley Hotel – I learned how to eat in the European style while I was there. Holding my fork in my left hand and my knife in my right. I might be converted.

· London Bridge – a bit anticlimactic, but had to be able to say I walked across it.

· St. Paul’s Cathedral – where Jane & Michael Banks fed the birds in Mary Poppins

· Church at St. Barnabas Church with my friend Nadine – it was all in Arabic, but the spirit there was lovely as were the stained glass windows and intricate construction designs

· Neill Strain Floral Couture – a lovely floral shop in Knightsbridge by Judith’s school.

· Selfridges – also not all it’s cracked up to be, but the Aoyama Flower Market is a lovely little shop inside. Bought some floral scissors there.

· The Wallace Collection – a stunning home now owned by the state trust. A must see for antique aficionados! The furniture, artwork, and colors were stunning!

· VV Rouleaux - A ribbon store in Marylebone that made me giddy to walk into! Why are things in England so much better quality than they are here?

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Leslie In London – Part Three