London Trip (July 5–8, 2026)

Gordon and his wife visit London for 3 nights — arrive morning of July 5, depart morning of July 8.

Preferences

  • Walking tours and urban exploration
  • Theater (West End)
  • Museums and history
  • Cool public spaces
  • Nice dinners
  • Wife is "crazy for Indian food"

    • Itinerary Highlights

  • **Day 1:** West End matinee → Jamavar (Michelin-star Indian, Mayfair) dinner
  • **Day 2:** Thames Path → Borough Market → Leadenhall Market → Dishoom dinner (Borough Market)
  • **Day 3:** Considered but not yet finalized — options included Spitalfields, Columbia Road Flower Market,optional West End evening show

    • Shows Seen / Booked

  • Hadestown (Sunday July 5 matinee) — booked

    • Hotel

    Staying at Wilde London Paddington (4 N Wharf Rd, W2 1NW). Covent Garden location, ~10 min walk from family in Little Venice, good early check-in prospects.

    Lessons Learned

  • Assistant initially mislabeled Day 1 as "Sunday, July 6" — Gordon caught it immediately and corrected. Note: July 5 is actually a Sunday in 2026.
  • Tube commute from Little Venice to Covent Garden is ~25–30 min, one change. Easy.
  • Europa House Little Venice was considered but Wilde Covent Garden preferred.

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