Thursday, April 14, 2011

London!



Well, it had to be London, didn't it? I've been here for almost seven years now and my love for the city is just as strong as the day I first arrived.

And now for some shameless self-promotion:


This is by the 'other' me, the travel writer. According to London Mayor Boris Johnson (and who wouldn't believe the mayor!): 'It's a nifty guide for Londoners and tourists alike'.

Happy L Day, everyone!
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  1. Unknown14 April 2011 at 12:55

    I love that the Mayor has commented on the book! How fabulous is that! Wow Talli!!!

    I love that you shared London with us. I've never been but I do know then when I decide to stop in on vacation you'll be the best tour guide around! I will expect wine and a day in the park ;)

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  2. Jeff Beesler14 April 2011 at 13:00

    This makes sense as the perfect L entry for you. I don't know if I'll ever get the chance to visit across the Atlantic, so it's great having writer friends posts pics like this. It makes living vicariously through others all the more easier!

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  3. Joyce14 April 2011 at 13:03

    Of course I like this : ) And I did not use London as my L today.

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  4. Vicki Rocho14 April 2011 at 13:05

    Love it! I still think you're working for the tourism board, but that's okay.

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  5. Eliza14 April 2011 at 13:20

    Boris has given you a mention, Wow! Love the coffee, talk and wild drums board:-)

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  6. Paul Anthony Shortt14 April 2011 at 13:22

    I must go back to London some day. I was there years ago with my wife (long before we were married), but it was just for a long weekend and it rained almost the entire time.

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  7. Mason Canyon14 April 2011 at 13:24

    Beautiful photos. I can see why you would love London.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  8. Old Kitty14 April 2011 at 13:31

    London ROCKS!!!!

    Yay for your book!! Take care
    x

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  9. RHYTHM AND RHYME14 April 2011 at 13:32

    I love London and come up quite often, lovely photo's of familiar sights.

    Yvonne.

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  10. Bish Denham14 April 2011 at 13:49

    Of course it had to be LONDON! And when (someday I hope, I hope) I get to visit I will be using your guidebook! Congratulations!

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  11. Michael Di Gesu14 April 2011 at 13:59

    A referral for the Mayor! You can't get better than that! London's a GREAT city. I haven't been in years, but want to return hopefully by next year. I need my fix!

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  12. Jaydee Morgan14 April 2011 at 14:04

    Love the pics! And so cool that you have the Mayor's endorsement - awesome :)

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  13. Concrete Jungle14 April 2011 at 14:17

    Congrats...great to have Boris on your side!

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  14. Anonymous14 April 2011 at 14:22

    Lovely London. I'm looking forward to being there one day! And will have your travel book under my arm.

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  15. Ellen Brickley14 April 2011 at 14:23

    Ah, Boris :D Pingpong's coming home. . . *sigh*

    Still he gets some things right!

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  16. SharleneT14 April 2011 at 15:03

    I so miss our annual visits to London and then the short little side tours. This is great eye-candy for a lonely soul. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your book and continued love of that great City!


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  17. LR14 April 2011 at 15:10

    I'm really due for another London trip. It's been ages! I recall doing some great shopping last time. :)

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  18. Cat Lavoie14 April 2011 at 15:13

    I love it! :) Such lovely pictures. And 24 Hours London is an AWESOME book!!

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  19. Ann14 April 2011 at 15:48

    And I have been promoting it to all my son's airline co-workers! Yay!

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  20. Bluestocking Mum14 April 2011 at 15:56

    Great minds - I've blogged London too - the London Marathon.

    I love London, just for a few days at a time. My hubby works there during the week. He's going this weekend to watch friends run the London marathon. And I'm hoping to go next week health permitting to have a night or two with him and see a show. I can't wait!
    xx

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  21. Laura S.14 April 2011 at 16:16

    I'd love to see London some day! I really want to go to the 2012 Summer Olympics (to watch the gymnastics and swimming mostly) but tickets are more than I'll probably ever have in my life, haha!

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  22. Nate Wilson14 April 2011 at 16:27

    Way to make me jealous, Talli. Sure, I've been to London once, but I never made it out of Heathrow. Stupid parents ushered me onto our connecting flight...

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  23. Heather14 April 2011 at 16:37

    If I ever go to London this will be the book I picked up!

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  24. Julie Flanders14 April 2011 at 16:57

    Wow, I love these pictures! I visited London one time, and I absolutely loved everything I saw, it was an amazing trip. I've always wanted to go back, hope to make it someday!

    I bet your book is wonderful. Congratulations on the mayor's seal of approval, that's awesome!

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  25. Deborah Carr (Debs)14 April 2011 at 17:24

    That's a nifty looking cover too.

    I love London and had a fabulous time there a couple of weeks ago with my daughter. Can't wait to go back again.

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  26. notesfromnadir14 April 2011 at 17:26

    Dior advertised on the side of a car?

    You should promote your book -- it's a great guidebook & if the Mayor of London likes it, then so should any1 planning to visit.

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  27. RaShelle Workman14 April 2011 at 17:27

    Thanks for the pics of London. I've never been, but sooooo want to visit.

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  28. notesfromnadir14 April 2011 at 17:27

    What's w/ the coffee talk & wild drums? How can you talk w/ wild drums playing?

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  29. Anne14 April 2011 at 17:57

    London is such a beautiful city. I visited many years ago and I have always wanted to return. I hope some day.
    Smiles.

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  30. Glynis Peters 14 April 2011 at 18:01

    Having lived in London, I approve of this post! :)

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  31. Jessica Bell14 April 2011 at 18:04

    Only seven years? Wow. I thought you'd been ther longer than that. I've been in Greee for TEN years! ouch!

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  32. LindyLouMac14 April 2011 at 18:16

    Congratulations on the comment from Boris, also sorry to hear about your arm!

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  33. Áine Tierney14 April 2011 at 18:27

    Confession time: I've never been to London - and I'm only across the water. When I do go, I'll be sure to have a flick through your book!

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  34. Susan Oloier14 April 2011 at 18:48

    Thanks for sharing London. I have never been there, so I am living vicariously through you and your pictures right now.

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  35. Unknown14 April 2011 at 19:07

    London is a grand place. Lived there for awhile when I was a baby, been there a few times for the shopping....You can't beat the shopping! I used to work with Elenor Rigbys daughter. Isn't that funny?

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  36. Empty Nest Insider14 April 2011 at 19:18

    Talli, beautiful pictures of London! I especially liked the theater district, as it's very intimate, and the audience is incredibly involved. Haven't been there since our honeymoon almost 24 years ago, and would love to go back. Congrats on earning the support of the mayor! Julie

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  37. Lindsay14 April 2011 at 19:34

    Beautiful pictures of London. and whoa to Boris Johnson loving your book :)

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  38. Susan Fields14 April 2011 at 22:37

    I'm sure it's a very nifty guide! We visited London once about sixteen years ago and loved it! Maybe somday I'll get back there.

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  39. Fran Hill14 April 2011 at 22:53

    Hey, well done. I love the cover of the book. And anyone in London needs a guide, if not a full retinue of helpers.

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  40. Dan14 April 2011 at 23:24

    I love London. Visited a few years ago, and it's by far my favorite city. If it weren't for half a continent and the damn Atlantic Ocean, I'd visit lots more often.

    Cool that you've published a travel book, too.

    Dan

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  41. Anonymous14 April 2011 at 23:31

    I would love to visit the English countryside. Those little villages are so gorgeous.

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  42. Leigh Caron15 April 2011 at 01:09

    So? did you partake of coffee, talk, and wild drums?

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  43. Tracy15 April 2011 at 01:13

    Well, of course London, did I beleive it would be anything else? Love it!
    My husband grew up in England, did I tell you? near Ipswich:)

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  44. Olga15 April 2011 at 01:59

    Cool photos. I'm glad you liked London. The city must really be for you. I wonder how you took the last photo - lying on your stomach?

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  45. kjmckendry15 April 2011 at 02:02

    Great pictures! I've never been to London. I'd love to go someday. If I get there I'll make sure to read your book first, so I know where to go! Thanks :)

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  46. Liz P15 April 2011 at 02:13

    Promo by the mayor - nice!

    I've never been to London but I've wanted to go for ages. Someday soon, I hope. Great pictures!

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  47. Andrew15 April 2011 at 04:34

    I so badly would love to visit London....
    Sadly, traveling to Europe is, for an American, no small task.

    It'll probably always be out of my reach.

    But awesome looking city!

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  48. Heather Henry15 April 2011 at 06:24

    I love London and I love your blog! Such good energy. How awesome to live there and have a travel guide, go you!! Next time I travel to London, which my goal is 2013, I am buying your guide and planning my adventures.
    Great pics! The wild drumming and coffee must've been a hoot! :)

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  49. Missed Periods15 April 2011 at 07:07

    London sounds great. For one, the mayor has impeccable taste. And what's Bradleys? I want to go there.

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  50. Anonymous15 April 2011 at 08:16

    Great post. I am impressed with the look of your travel book too. :O)

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  51. Anonymous15 April 2011 at 10:18

    Lovely pics! And your other self isn't very shabby either! :)

    L is for Lies: Flash Fiction

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  52. Samantha Vérant15 April 2011 at 10:27

    J'adore Dior. Whoops. That's France. Just looking at the advertisement on the cab! So cool that the Mayor blurbed your book. Ta!

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  53. Hilary Melton-Butcher15 April 2011 at 11:22

    Hi Talli .. hope your wrist is better? .. great that Boris is promoting you .. and yay to London .. so much going on soon!!

    Cheers and enjoy your London town - as you do so well .. Hilary

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  54. William Kendall15 April 2011 at 17:49

    Terrific pictures, Talli!

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  55. Anonymous15 April 2011 at 18:10

    Great photos!

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  56. Anonymous15 April 2011 at 20:10

    love the shots.
    been to London once,
    love the zoo, Queen's garden, London bridges...

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  57. Anonymous15 April 2011 at 20:10

    Awards for you, thanks for the support!

    Bless your talent.

    Happy Friday!

    Check out bluebell books, our new blogging community that promotes books..
    xox

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  58. nutschell15 April 2011 at 22:40

    Wow! That is awesome! I'll be going on a ten day trip there from May4-14th. It'll be my first time and I'm so excited! I should check this out before my trip next month. :P
    nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  59. Rhonda Albom16 April 2011 at 14:56

    It was like a quick trip down memory lane. I haven't been to Europe in almost 30 years.

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  60. Jesse Owen (Reading to Life)18 April 2011 at 11:51

    I love London, wish I could go more often - a fab L choice (and it's fab that the Mayor has commented on your book :D)

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  61. Donea Lee20 April 2011 at 18:28

    I've only been to London once, but I LOVED it! I so want to go back. I believe it's the only place I've ever vacationed where I never rented a car.... :) No need, of course.

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