Flying Solo

To be honest - it's been a long time since I've 'flown solo', for this long, in a very, very long while. It's strange getting up in the mornings, making myself a cup of coffee and leisurely taking a run around - Hyde Park, no less before heading into the office on a leisurely 45 minute walk while taking great care to avoid the subways. No other responsibilites before the day starts.

Yep.

Just me.

Weird.

Needless to say, I miss my family to bits and can't help but think of how much they would have here in the city while I spend the bulk of my day in a very banal office. In their honor - I have been making sure that I put in the requisite tourist time while I'm here. After work, I thought of squeezing in a few spots to visit so I can check them off my list of things to-do and actually found myself turning it into an actually task...

Instead, I decided to just enjoy the stroll home and see if I can't find a nice little restaurant to sit down in and catch up on the book I brought over. I checked out a specialty book shop and enjoyed the crisp evening air of a much more relaxed atmosphere of similarly 'strolling' folks looking to wind down after what was likely a fast paced day.


I came upon the theater district (right around Piccadilly Circus), spotted Jersey Boys and decided to watch the show. I am a hopeless fan of broadway musicals and was thrilled at the opportunity - Of course, I was also disappointed that AFJW wasn't around to enjoy it but it just gives me an excuse to see the show again. It was fantastic and it took me back into the world of 'wonderment' that I so enjoy about the theater...plus, it's the music of my Dad's time, which I love.

Shot of the theatre as a walked away after the show

The Ritz. I had no idea it was right behind my hotel! Hmpf - the company should have put me up there! hahah