Over much over western/mid-west US the skies were clear. So we had great views of the unfolding many varied landscapes. Routing was more easterly than normal - so even got to see Grand Canyon! We also didn't track as far north as normal, just not quite reaching the southern tip of Greenland. Gaps in the cloud over Scotland to see eg part of Hadrian's Wall, but England blanketed in dense cloud.
We circled over central London with great views below the cloud. I commented on how I'd rarely had this approach flying in to London but tht said it was common.
Next up a quick side trip.