London Tourists

After a long wait at Singapore and a very long flight to London we managed to find our luxurious studio (not). The funniest thing when we were in the taxi, Jonn noticed the man in the car beside us was making a cup of tea whilst driving. The cup between his legs, teabag being jiggled before being thrown out the window. Who needs Muzz Buzz! After storing our bags as it was too early to check into our studio we went off for a walk to Hyde Park. Deck chairs for hire but as yet no sun. Lots of people walking their dogs. I can understand that a small dog can fit into an apartment but how does one store a large dog? Stopped for a pint or two at the Swan and then at the Goat before heading home to catch up on some much needed sleep.

Day 2 was an early start, but what was the need as most places don't open until 10am. First tube ride for Paul and I got the impression that he was impressed with the 150 year old mode of transport but who would want to do this everyday of the week he asked? Almost a "Give me Geraldton any day" moment. Crossed the Thames, and over to hop onto the "London Eye" to be greeted by a very long queue all wanting to do the same thing as us. Paul found out that you can bypass the long line by paying 10 pounds more. Of  course we did this and only had a small wait of 10 mins rather than 45mins. Fast track and we were up in the air! It was amazing seeing all the different buildings, the very old, the old and the new. I am sure there is an architectural term for all of these styles but Ross is preoccupied atm. The scream for the day was me screaming when we did the London Bridge crypt tour. Once they knew I was a scaredy cat they took full advantage of it. Jack the Ripper was always lurking close by.

The Tate Modern initiated lots of discussion about the Artists and their works. At the end of the day at my request we visited Earls Court said g'day mate to a couple of people, watched Murray win his match before tracing my footsteps from 34 years ago to where I lived at 3 Bina Gardens. Tube home zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.