escapism

a weekend in one my favorite cities in the world, freed from twenty-four hour responsibility.

visiting Westminster abbey, the smell of cheap cologne mingling with the dwelling presence of royal ghosts.

pilgrimage.

shopping on Regent street and in Covent garden with the closest thing to a brother I have. 

visiting a bookstore on Trafalgar square and satiating my current obsession.

watching Chicago. 

the sight of other mothers with their children leaving me longing to hold my own kids in my arms, yet feeling a sense of serenity and renewal that I hadn't felt in a long while.

more pictures here.

Comments

[Marilyn]

And I thought *I* had a lovely getaway over the weekend... LONDON?! Lucky girl! How was "Chicago?" (Was Ashlee in the show?...my mind's still boggling over that one...) But I love me some Fosse, always. LOVE the photos! Looks utterly fabulous.

[Waya]

We saw "Chicago" in London too. It was a great show! I'm so jealous you're able to hop on a plane or the chunnel (sp?) and be in a different country in a matter of hours.

[Ninotchka]

Sounds like a good time!

[shaz]

i need an escape too!! *wallows in self-pity* oh well...

love the pink, very cute :)

[ann-marie]

ah, london. i've only been there once, and for a mere four days. how i would love to go back.

it's fun to see your comments on my blog, irene. :)

[la vie en rose]

i've never been...

[Oh, The Joys]

You are a great photographer!

[Chris]

Ahhh... sounds like a wonderful getaway!

[Charmaine]

Yay for weekend trips!

[bella]

Oh, you lucky girl !! I hope you had fun, and came back re-charged. I sent out some mail today - it should arrive in about 10 days!
Glad you had a great time!

[miss k]

i'm a regular reader of your blog. absolutely loving your words and photos. you're lucky to live in two of my favourite cities!

[Heather P.]

It sounds like your having a wonderful time, Irene.. You so deserve it! Love all the pictures by the way, your gorgeous! :)

[kristen]

I adore London as well and how COOL that you can jump the pond so to speak, and spend the day in London! We love Charlie and Lola here and Chicago is one of my most favorite musicals, glad to know that you've got a bit of musical in you too. (=
I'm glad you had fun!

[my pink sky]

love those books too! glad to hear you are enjoying your adventures.

[Michelle]

I visited London when I was 15 and have been dying to go back ever since. I agree, it's a wonderful city.

[Vanessa]

I am so jealous. London is my favorite city in the entire world. Wish I could have been there with you!

[Karyn]

London sounds wonderful, Irene. Hopefully, I'll be able to visit one day. So glad that you had some time to energize.
Each time I see your picture, I'm always amazed how wonderful you look. Who would guess that you are a mommy of twin boys! All grown up! :) Gorgeous!

[magillicuddy]

I'm in the midst of planning 48 hours in London, but with my 2 sons.... hmmm... think they'd enjoy Chicago? Sounds great !

[Girl con Queso]

I also LOVE Charlie and Lola. My son and I watch them every morning together. And I love them. And I love London. Sounds like a great trip. Ah, so much love. And speaking of, thanks for creating Love Thursday.

Mine's up.

http://roomconqueso.blogspot.com/

[steph]

I just had a kid-free weekend too! see my blog for deets.
My son LOVES that Charlie and Lola show! Its on CBC in the mornings. It is so cute! I didn't realize there were books too, so I will def get him one for xmas!