We arrive with few
difficulties, purchase a seven-day underground (“the Tube”) pass, and after a
transfer from the Piccadilly Line to the Civic Circle Line we hail a cabby from
the Edgeware Station to the Marriott Regent’s Park Hotel. Located on the edge
of the large and very busy London downtown, it is perfectly situated. We can
catch the Tube in almost any direction and will use it often. After a two-hour
nap to nip jet lag, we explore the neighborhood and find a delightfully small,
charming, and reasonably priced Italian restaurant; the spaghetti Bolognese
followed by ice cream and finished off with sparkling water, was a real treat.
We get caught up on the latest of Carol
Oliver’s broken ankle; while split in two places requiring four screws and a
plate, she nevertheless made it with Brad to the Drury Panthers Sweet Sixteen
(NCAA, Division II) game which they won decisively. Prior to the game the entire
Drury basketball team visited Carol in her hospital room, and then ran to her
side following the victory; she watched them win from a wheelchair in the
disabled fan section, and they continued to show their appreciation for all she
and Brad have done to create fan support for Drury Athletics, in general, and
basketball, in particular. For those reading this who don’t know Carol, she is
our daughter-in-law, married to son Bradley; they have two wonderful children
Emily and Abbey.
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