it sounds like a children’s book doesn’t it?  i haven’t been to London since 2015, but i’m back now, for the next 11 nights.  this is a work trip, and since we’re here for so long we’ve rented a flat instead of staying at a hotel, just to be a bit more comfortable, plus it will save money.

i originally went to VRBO and Airbnb for a flat rental, but then came across a site called the Plum Guide.  it’s like the other sites, but they take it one step further with personal customer service.  we wanted to be walking distance to the office, didn’t want to be in the middle of party town and needed enough space for two.  the very nice person at the PG provided me with three options, and we ended up booking a two bedroom flat in the Fitzrovia district.

so far so good.  a nice manager called Ellie met me at the flat and got me situated, and rang the taxi driver for me when i realized i had left my mobile in the taxi.  whoops. thank you Ellie.  the flat is as pictured, well appointed and certainly well situated. also, the couch is perfectly acceptable for a nap.

post nap there was some coffee and a bourbon, i know….counteracting beverages, but you can’t have a coffee for cocktail hour, that isn’t right.  shortly we’ll venture out for some dinner, and then i’m just hoping i can stay up till 9 PM.  i feel if i can make it until 9 PM and sleep at least until 6 AM i’ll be in good shape.  i’ll get back to you about that.