The Dori Monson London Travel Log
Oct 11, 2018, 6:25 PM | Updated: Oct 15, 2018, 11:40 am
London's Buckingham Palace. (File photo)
(File photo)
Join Dori and the KIRO gang on a trip to London to see the Seahawks play. Stay tuned for our daily blog updates on the team’s travels through the British capital.
Wednesday, Oct. 10 — Takeoff to London
Our crew. Already in prep mode and we have not taken off yet. Hmmmmm. @KIRORadio@710ESPNSeattle London here we come!! pic.twitter.com/18Pr6e6ohA
— Battle-Tested! (@bigray72) October 10, 2018
The KIRO and ESPN teams were all strapped in and ready to go.
Thursday, Oct. 11 — A royal sighting
Producer Nicole didn’t let jet lag and 30 hours of being awake stop her from hitting the ground running when the gang landed in London. While soaking up famous sights such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace, she spotted a certain elegant lady being driven outside her palatial home.
Friday, Oct. 12 – Fun in a traditional British pub and chats with Seahawks
Our Show-and-Seahawks crews are having a lovely time in London! Great show planned for today – @PeteCarroll 12:30-1pm. Western WA man who had his truck torched because of Trump-bump sticker, and all the other news of the day – see you @ Noon Live from London @KIRORadio pic.twitter.com/M1ug0deqWr
— Dori Monson (@dorimonson) October 12, 2018
The KIRO, ESPN, and Seahawks crews got together for a pint in a pub, as one does in Merry Olde England.
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Dori got out on the field during practice to “have a lovely catch-up,” as the Brits say, with Seahawks running back Chris Carson.
Saturday, Oct. 13 – Exploring Piccadilly Circus
Said by every passerby today in Piccadilly Circus: “Eeww… who’s the creepy old guy with that attractive young woman” pic.twitter.com/124f2xmujv
— Dori Monson (@dorimonson) October 13, 2018
Dori, Nicole, Dave Wyman, and the rest of the group got out and explored Piccadilly Circus, London’s equivalent of Times Square. They took advantage of good weather to have a pint outside.
Great to have lunch today in London with my friend John Nordstrom. Son of my friend – and original Seahawks owner – John N Nordstrom pic.twitter.com/1s0HYq42jP
— Dori Monson (@dorimonson) October 13, 2018
They also had a typical English meal of fish and chips.
He may not be a fan of Sound Transit back in Seattle, but Dori and his old friend Paul Moyer became pros at using London’s subway and above-ground train system, known as the London Tube.
Waiting for the Overground with my buddy @paulmoyer21 pic.twitter.com/rKm4bSZuFz
— Dori Monson (@dorimonson) October 14, 2018
Sunday, Oct. 14 – Seahawks play at Wembley Stadium
The Seahawks played their big game against the Oakland Raiders at the iconic Wembley Stadium, and all hands were on deck to capture every moment.
It’s 7am back home. 3pm here in London. My first trip to Historic Wembley Stadium. And we’re about to go on the air @KIRORadio pic.twitter.com/zgP51Jij3x
— Dori Monson (@dorimonson) October 14, 2018
There was kind of a Super Bowl atmosphere right before kickoff. Live @Seahawks coverage right now on @KIRORadio pic.twitter.com/BFd21RPMNc
— Dori Monson (@dorimonson) October 14, 2018
All in all, they concluded that it was an amazing trip.
Thank you London. Thank you @Seahawks. And thanks to the best game-day radio crew in the NFL! (I’m the cute short one in front) pic.twitter.com/loePbsfx40
— Dori Monson (@dorimonson) October 14, 2018
The last four days have been awesome! Work hard and surround yourself with really good people, kids…’cause dreams come true!! #GoHawks #blessed #london2018 @dorimonson pic.twitter.com/kqnMvFifMe
— Nicole Thompson (@ProducerNicoleT) October 14, 2018
