Our connecting flight to Cape Town was through London. With a 6 hour layover we decided that we would get out of the airport and do a little exploring. We rode the tube into the city where we linked up with a local named Alex who shared many mutual U.S. friends with Pierce and Joanna. He took us to London’s oldest wine bar (123 years old!) for lunch. It was very hidden and supposedly a local secret. Located in an alleyway cellar, you had to duck when walking around inside because the ceilings we so low.
After a great lunch Alex gave us a scenic tour of central London visiting landmarks such as Big Ben and the Buckingham Palace. After about an hour or so of strolling around we said to goodbye to our new friend, jumped on the tube, and headed back to the airport.
I’d call that a successful layover.
