Best thing about business trips

Going back to the mother ship does allow for a bit of catching up with old friends -- and their new family additions.

North of the Border

I wish I could say this was some sort of trick photography. This 30-foot spider is at the National Gallery of Canada and is a tribute to the artist's mom. Touching.

Mais bien sur

We got to see the time trials of the Tour de France in merry olde Hyde Park.

Company party

Tragic, really, that my only time in Kew Gardens so far has been for this Hawaiian-themed summer event, wherein the vast majority of flowers were faux.

Taste of London

We went back again this year after such a great time last year. Here are two of the biggest draws: Antony Worrall Thompson and the roast pig he was serving.