The itinerary is being gradually chipped away. Another milestone today, with our last day in London. Last minute souvenir shopping has been completed. Tomorrow morning we pick up the car and head off into the countryside for two weeks.
We hunted as a pack today, starting off with a walk by of the parliament buildings at Westminster and Big Ben. Then onto Westminster Abbey. Michelle and I visited this on our last trip in 1989, surprising how little I remembered. I admit that although I am heartily sick of abbeys and cathedrals, Westminster’s unique historical aspect, with all the kings and queens entombed there (along with its record of coronations, weddings, etc.) makes it just a bit special.
Then onto the Churchill War Rooms. Another rather different attraction. Emily and I thoroughly enjoyed it, Michelle and Amelia are a bit over the history.
The afternoon was filled in with a long walk taking in Buckingham Palace, the Marble Arch, Hyde Park and the Princess Dianna Memorial (most unmemorable). We split up at this point, Emily and I taking in the Science Museum for a couple of hours, while Michelle and Amelia popped into Harrods to do ‘real’ shopping. They didn’t buy anything.
The last act in London was a visit to M&M World at Leicester Square. I didn’t realise such a thing existed. It is great. It’s only a shop, but very entertaining nevertheless. This sort of cultural experience only comes along once in a while. You can even get your own name printed onto M&Ms. We didn’t, but you can!
Enough said. Steve J.