November 2007 - Jeff and Loren visit

Jeff and Loren came over in early November - so we had the chance to show them around Kew. They got to experience the Kew Grill (excellent) and Hampton Court, in addition to forays into London. On one trip into London, we cut through Soho to get to Chinatown for dinner. Ailsa happened to see two people kissing quite passionately next to the sidewalk and, if I remember correctly, she said 'kiss' and pointed to them....we couldn't help but laugh....

Jeff and Loren also had the chance to see Billy Elliot the musical (scoff if you must, but it is really well done - I love productions that take advantage of the theatrical space.

Jeff, Loren and Ailsa next to the world's oldest (known) potted plant (1773).
 
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Jeff and Loren in Kew Gardens - enjoying London's fall weather.
 
Ailsa having a snack
 
Jeff - taking 'the boy' out for a stroll
 
Awwwwwww
 
Ailsa also figured out chopstics when we were in Chinatown and then got some practice in with the leftovers.