Our First 48 Hours in London – A Whirlwind of Delays, Surprises, and Beautiful Moments
Hello guys, welcome back to Maryam’s Joyful Life — today is a beautiful day, and I’m so excited to share with you our first 48 hours in
London!
Let’s just say the journey started with a little chaos! After a 5-hour delay in Atlanta, our flight to Montreal finally took off. Because of the delay, we had to change our original connecting flight to London — we were definitely not going to make it in time for the first one. While we waited at the Atlanta airport, we hoped to relax in the United Airlines lounge (which they share with Air Canada), but unfortunately, it’s only accessible to those with Gold status — and that wasn’t us.
By the time we arrived in Canada, there wasn’t even time to check out the Maple Leaf Lounge. It was a quick dash to the restroom, and then straight to boarding. But we were just happy to finally be on the plane heading to London!
When we landed, the most heartwarming moment happened — my sister surprised us at the airport! I hadn’t seen her in so long, and it was the perfect welcome after a long journey.
We only had one night in London before heading to her place, so we planned to do the famous London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and a City River Cruise — both included in our 48-hour pass. But we arrived too late and too tired to start exploring right away. Instead, my sister ordered us a delicious Turkish rice and lamb kebab meal. It was absolutely amazing! After dinner, we took a much-needed nap, and then my sister had to head back home. We planned to join her the next day after our mini London adventure.
The next morning, we enjoyed a delightful breakfast at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Old Street, London. They had waffle makers and other hot breakfast items — everything tasted great and gave us a good start to our day. After checking out, we left our luggage with the concierge and set off to explore.
We began our tour at London Bridge, hopping on the red double-decker bus, taking in the views of the historic city. We ended the experience with the river cruise, which offered spectacular views of iconic landmarks — from Tower Bridge to the London Eye. If you’re planning your travels, book with us at maryamsjoyfullifeluxuryvacation.com or call 470-765-2745. We make your travel dreams come true!
After the tour, we stopped for lunch at Nosh Café. The jerk chicken was absolutely flavorful and well-seasoned. The smashed burger, however, didn’t quite hit the mark, and the club sandwich was just okay — nothing too special. But it was a good stop to rest and recharge.
After lunch, we headed back to the hotel, grabbed our bags, and called a taxi to take us to the train station — off to my sister’s home for the next part of our adventure!
Thank you so much for checking out Maryam’s Joyful Life today. Whether your journey is filled with delays or delightful surprises, remember — don’t let anyone steal your joy. 💛
