Rolling green countryside interspersed with tilled crops and European farm houses is what we saw as we drove by bus into London this morning. Boarding at 7:30 meant rising at 6:15 for an early breakfast. That worked out fine. We all had had a good night's sleep.

So far, it barely seems like we are in Europe since all the signs are in English. The only clues are the simple, colorful road signs, the architecture, and everyone driving on the left side of the road.

We arrived in London at 9:30 under cloudy skies. Touring by bus meant less opportunity for an in-depth experience of this amazing city. Most of it was viewed