The Imperial War Museum, London

Trafalgar Square Celebration

Old London Limericks

The Jubilee Walk London

Not having my running shoes (since my bag was still in DC), I had to manage just walking around town. But that was fine... there was plenty to see at a snail's pace.

The Jubilee Walkway is one of the official walkways in London which connects the heart of London with all the tourist attractions.

I was able to squeeze in a little bit of sightseeing between the Triathlon and my flight at Heathrow. It was nice to see East London and all the construction occurring around the new Excel Center, the future hub for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

The Magnificent and Magestic Jubilee Walkway links most of London with the central, heart of London, it's financial center.

London Triathlon was Super Spectacular Fun

The happiest time known on a race track -- the completion of an olympic triathlon

I have to say, I've never seen a triathlon like this before. It was extremely well organized, everyone seemed friendly and talkative, the vendors were very helpful and offered wonderful deals and I loved how the race course ended directly inside the Expo. Which allowed me to capture some heart warming candid shots with the athletes and family. I was truly impressed. If this is what London is providing as a taste of things to come in athletics in the future, then we are in for a big treat.

There were lots of embracing and kissing scenes at the finish line -- another mark of a great race.

After seeing a bunch of happy and ecstatic participants, family and friends, it was confirmed that coming to London to observe the event was totally well worth it. My only regret was that I didn't get a chance to run -- after all the Airlines lost my running shoes.

My only regret was that I didn't get a chance to run. But I did take some notes for Cancun in Sept. And I am motivated to resume my training (when I get back in mid-Aug)

Made it into London but My Bags didn't

I made it to Heathrow, just barely.  I was literally the very last person to board the plane.  The Airlines had me on standby once again.  This time I squeezed through, but my bags didn't -- they are still in DC.

So I had a nice time with my niecey Rio and her boyfriend Luke in downtown and Liverpool, just catching up.

Now all checked into my room and wondering what I should do tomorrow for the run.  No bags means no running shoes.

Got Bumped Again, Deja vu

I didn't make it on the flight to Istanbul.  Bummer... My Airlines overbooked and I, along with a couple dozen desperate patients, were left stuck, once again in DC.

My Airlines (no, I won't disclose which one) issued me a ticket on the next flight out of Dulles -- first thing in the morning to Heathrow.  Yeah, I get to see my niece, Rio!

I am now heading to London and will get an opportunity to also spectate the London Triathlon on Sun, 2 Aug.  Can't wait..

Let's see where this adventure leads. Gotta rush, gotta plane to catch.