Photo courtesy of TJ Morris – flickr
“What? You’ve never been to London?” my world traveler friend Margaret exclaimed. “That’s not right. We have to change that.”
I like how she thinks.
Photo courtesy of Gabriel Villena – flickr
So how would I do London on a future visit? Apart from planning to visit the typical tourist sights, like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tate Gallery, I’d definitely take time out for afternoon tea.
For the epitome of elegance, could anything beat high tea at the Ritz?
I imagine sipping my tea of choice – black, green, white, or oolong – from an exquisite fine china teacup while enjoying small bites of delectable sandwich selections like cucumber with cream cheese, dill, and chives on caraway seed bread or Scottish smoked salmon with lemon butter on rye bread. Of course, I’d insist on an assortment of tea parties and cakes, and a glass of champagne to celebrate the day.
How would you like to celebrate afternoon tea in London, wanderboomers? Do you have a special place to recommend?
My favorite city in the world, I’m biased of course. You really need to do UK. If you plan a trip let me know and I will help you with pleasure. I know London and the surrounding area very well, but I also know most of the UK well as I travelled around for my job at one time.
Tea at the Ritz is wonderful after a bit of shopping at Fortum and Mason’s. Oh good memories, .thanks
I may well take you up on your offer, Maggie! London is calling . . .
I’ve never been to London either but now I’m really craving a “spot of tea”!
You and me both, Cindy! Thanks for stopping by ~
After my high tea, I would definitely spend another afternoon enjoying a dark ale at a cozy pub…
Oh, I like that idea very much, Emily. I’ll keep that in mind when I plan my London trip ~
It’s my favorite city in the world too. We had tea at The Goring hotel in Belgravia, and it was fantastic. I can still taste the clotted cream and jam on a warm scone. My can’t miss place though is the National Portrait Gallery, with a close second of the book stores on Charing Cross road.
You, too, Lauren? Thanks for your recommendations! I’m going to start making a list for my own visit in what I hope is the not-too-distant future.