Our first full day begins with a light breakfast in the apartment. We have a few things in mind for today so we walk across the street where we purchase our tickets for several attractions. Everything is regulated so we are not concerned about being taken advantage of. Actually buying the tickets this way saves us quite a few pounds not to mention that we are all over a certain age so that saves us as well. Our transaction is complete and now we wait for the bus. This is the hop on hop off but we have decided to stay on and tour the entire city. The weather is a little cool with some clouds, but thankfully, not raining. We ride on the top of the open bus and take in all the sights. Our guide has a rather "thick" English accent and we listen as hard as we can, but still fail to understand everything she says. All the things I have seen on TV. in the movies, in the news are now a reality. Westminster Abby, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, OK, this is so cool. I guess I didn't realize just how big the city of London really is. We tour for about 2 hours and decide to get off and ride the London Eye. The eye is a Huge Ferris Wheel with each car carrying 30 people. Because of Karen's disability, we are promptly moved to the front of the line. (thank you Karen) The entire rotation takes about 30 minutes and the views are fantastic. After exiting we of course are hungry and thirsty,. We find a nice pub just around the corner. We enjoy some nice appetizers and a cold beer. We find ourselves concerned about the gentleman at the bar who appears to be sleeping, or passed out or has some medical issue. His head on the bar, he hasn't moved a muscle in quite some time. The manager, the server, the bartender all try to make an assessment but ultimately the decision is made to call the authorities. A medic shows up on a motorcycle and is able to rouse the fellow. After some time it appears he is fine, he thanks us for our concern and heads out on his merry way. Well, that was entertaining, and we were relieved that he was OK. We finish our snacks and make our way to the Mungerford Bridge heading for Trafalgar Square. We have tickets for a play tonight but still have plenty of time to sight see before curtain time. Terry and I walk the distance to the gates of Buckingham Palace. It's quite impressive, not necessarily the building itself, but knowing the history and imagining what goes on inside the walls. The Queen Lives there!!!!! Diana stood on the balcony that I'm looking at. Ok, I admit, I am enamored by Royalty. Let's just say I'd much rather catch a glimpse of the Queen than see the POTUS. Dan and Karen have gone a different direction and have procured the tickets for the play. We catch up at a place called The Wellington for a bite before the play. All is good. Karen and I share Fish and chips (what else) and we have champagne to celebrate!
I love live theatre and KINKY BOOTS was no disappointment. The theatre is small by comparison to the Keller and it's nice to have an unobstructed view and good acoustics. After the play, we exit by the stage door. How cute to see the two young actors, run to their parents arms after the performance. Gave me goose bumps to see the moms shower their sons with praise. A night cap is in order so we find our way to a nearby pub only to find out they are out of just about everything we order. Oh well, we make do and our server is delightful so all is not lost. It has been a long day and we are DONE. Uber please.........
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