Somehow didn't get this done last night. Beautiful sunshine all day with the occasional cloud, but still cooler. Wendy has been feeling the breeze and finding it cold. I have been ok, but haven't even thought of zipping off my legs yet. We started by taking the tube to the London Eye. It was incredible. The views were amazing and we really enjoyed it. The parliament buildings were the main attraction. We then walked across the bridge, to James Park, along Whitehall Avenue, past 10 Downing St to Trafalgar Sq. The views down Whitehall were neaat, but otherwise, not much to see. We checked out Leicester Sq after visiting Pizza express and found the half price ticket booth. Thinking of Mamma Mia still, even though they don't offer deals.
We wandered down to Picadilly circus and then along one of the main streets for shopping. we stopped in Hamley's, a toy store that has been in existence since 1760. Seven floors of toys! Then down Carnaby Street before finding a coffee shop for a break.
We walked for miles and miles. Then back home for a rest before a several block walk to James Street for supper. On a very narrow street for over two blocks there were cafes, bars and restaurants lined up. All had tables outside (the only place where smoking is allowed) and they were full. People everywhere. It isn't possible to just walk down the street, as there is a constant flow of people. Here, it was compounded by the tables, people standing on the corner with their beer and maitre d's trying to entice people into their cafes. We had a burger with hand cut fries. Very good. We had thought about a crepe for dessert, but too full.
Headed back, checked out Marks and Spencer before settling into a Starbucks for coffee. They don't have decaf filter coffee here. Regular or Americano decaf.
Somehow it was after 11:30 before we got to bed. Notting Hill was on the telly.
We are learning to master the tube, but lots of walking. Down two levels, then up, across and then down etc. Quite efficient, but tiring.
We wandered down to Picadilly circus and then along one of the main streets for shopping. we stopped in Hamley's, a toy store that has been in existence since 1760. Seven floors of toys! Then down Carnaby Street before finding a coffee shop for a break.
We walked for miles and miles. Then back home for a rest before a several block walk to James Street for supper. On a very narrow street for over two blocks there were cafes, bars and restaurants lined up. All had tables outside (the only place where smoking is allowed) and they were full. People everywhere. It isn't possible to just walk down the street, as there is a constant flow of people. Here, it was compounded by the tables, people standing on the corner with their beer and maitre d's trying to entice people into their cafes. We had a burger with hand cut fries. Very good. We had thought about a crepe for dessert, but too full.
Headed back, checked out Marks and Spencer before settling into a Starbucks for coffee. They don't have decaf filter coffee here. Regular or Americano decaf.
Somehow it was after 11:30 before we got to bed. Notting Hill was on the telly.
We are learning to master the tube, but lots of walking. Down two levels, then up, across and then down etc. Quite efficient, but tiring.
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