I have been flying for 33 years and my energetic fun loving friend Camaryn has been flying for 1 year. We are both based in New York. I am so happy we got to meet up on our London layovers.

After Camaryn ran 9 miles through London, she still had the energy to explore London with me. First stop was to Harrods.

HARRODS

Harrods is London’s most famous and iconic luxury department store, known for its designer retail, famous clientele for over 150 years. I wish I had taken more pictures of the luxurious counters. It have over 330 departments and 5000 brands across 7 floors, with an incredible food hall. As you roam through the store, you have a feeling of wealth and glamour.

A must have is the iconic Harrods bag that comes in all shapes and sizes.

After our retail therapy, Camaryn and I set out to find an English pub for lunch.

Camaryn found us a fun English pub! It was beautiful inside with oak panels, etched mirrors and glass work. This pub was definitely my kind of place…cold beer and a delicious lunch.

Time to move on!

WELLINGTON ARCH

The Wellington Arch is set in the heart of royal London. I t was built as an original entrance to Buckingham Palace, later becoming a victory arch proclaiming Wellington’s defeat of Napoleon.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace is a London royal residence and the administrative headquarter of the monarch of the United Kingdom. This has been Queen Elizabeth II’s formal residence since 1936 when her father took the throne. It is said that King Charles and Queen Camilla will call Buckingham Palace their home, after renovations on the palace are completed.

It was time to walk back to our hotel. Camaryn was leaving tonight and I would be leaving in the morning back to New York.

I love walking the streets of London and seeing the architecture and luxurious properties.

It’s always fun to turn the corner and come across an Iconic Red Phone Booth. Great way to end our walk back to our hotel.

So this Oldie definitely had a great time with this Newbie. Camaryn knows how to keep you feeling young!

Camaryn here’s to many more trips together!

CHEERS, MATE!