Monday, May 5, 2008

Culture time in London Town

We took to another day on the streets of London, this time taking more the form of tourists rather than pilgrims, although we are always in search of significant historical monuments. We got an early start to make it over to the British Museum, taking in the splendor of the atrium-style Great Court which opens an hour before the museum itself. We were among the first to view the Rosetta Stone, and then meandered through the halls of the museum for several hours. We saw mummies, statues, artifacts and just about anything that you can imagine. Holly found the entire experience rather exciting and managed to get herself into quite a few photos (england is your password). We grabbed what was supposed to be a quick pub lunch...let's just say that it was neither quick OR very good; I should know better than to try to order nachos (it is Cinco de Mayo after all!) over here. After making the most out of lunch it was off to the Tower of London to see the home of some of the most infamous executions in British History (Anne Boleyn would concur) and has more steps and windy staircases than you can imagine! We topped the day off with a bit of ice cream and a ride back home on the underground...tomorrow is free day and wait until you see what we have planned - anyone for Platform 9 3/4????

2 comments:

Fun times with Barb and Joan said...

Just returning from a weekend with 3-4 year old pre-schoolers and their partents at the Cazadero Music Camp at the Russian River...so I'm just connecting up with your most wonderful England Blog. So far, the trip looks amazing and you and Holly are seemingly doing it all! I see you are at the art museums again and being one with the art! Joan and I are jealous.

Thanks for taking the time to share, it's most enjoyable and we're all chatting about your entries.

Hugs to you and Holly,
Barb

Bozzy said...

Sorry to miss you at Platform 9 3/4 - the mass of muggles at my current locations prevented my travels.