We are back in the US, and Riesling is ecstatic to have us home.

After spending the morning walking all over the city, we cabbed it over to the London Eye to have a sunset champagne flight and incredible views of the city.

Then we took a short cruise along the Thames to the beautiful Tower Bridge.

Big Ben. Parliament.

The evening ended with Mamma Mia and a late dinner at Rules, the oldest restaurant in London.

We walked around town a bit today, stopping for a cider at a pub and hearing Big Ben chime at 3pm. Tomorrow we’re booked for the London Eye and the musical Mamma Mia… should be fun!

Our flight was delayed leaving Cape Town on the 31st, but we made it to London, specifically the Chelsea Arts Club, in time for New Years. The original plan was for Leandra’s dad to surprise her Aunt Kim (on the right), but we ended up telling her around Christmas. Eric’s mask was supercool by the way…

Fireworks celebrating New Years:

In the end we were up for about 26 hours straight, but champagne made it easier! Though sad to leave Cape Town (especially our wonderful hosts), we are looking forward to our short time seeing some of what London has to offer.