Tripping Around London Day 2

Hi everyone, yesterday was another fun filled packed day of events.

I started the day at the wonderful and impressive Shakespeare's Theatre - the history of the theatre was very interesting and the actual construction and materials used on the latest (third) Globe Theatre is very interesting and the acoustics in the open air theatre is also very impressive. I hope to be able to visit it again and see a performance.

I then ventured onto the Southwark Cathedral - it was very bad timing though, a truck load of school kids were there for concerts and such, so I had a quick wander around and then snuck out the door.

The Tate Modern Art Gallery was next on the cards, and it was okay - just another art gallery really, but it is good to see a range of famous and not so famous artists being displayed.

The London Eye was my next attraction. Although the line was quite long, it did not take long at all to actually make it onto the eye and to take in the wonderful views from high above. it is amazing how much you actually see from the top. Of course many photos were taken, and I have been doing to good old 'self photo' with some scenery in the background, just so my photos aren't just scenery.

I moved on to the Florence Nightingale Museum, which is unfortunately in it's last week of opening, I am not sure if they are relocating or closing it down. It was very interesting and full of great stories of how she changed the world of nursing and the improvements (or implementation) of hygiene practices.

I walked across the bridge next to Westminster Abbey, and took in the awesome views that the Abbey gives. I had an audio tour of the Abbey, which highlighted some of the main statues within its walls, and also highlighted some of the people who have been honoured in its walls. There is a statue of Shakespeare, and underneath it is a plaque for the Bronte Sisters. Every hour the Abbey stops for a prayer, and the hussle and bussle of all the tourists stops and everyone bows there heads, I was happy to have experienced that too.

Harrods, Harrods, Harrods - boy is that one awesome shopping centre. I was most disappointed thought that the external walls are being renovated, so there is just these pictures up covering the walls and a big awning surround the building - I didn't get to see the real thing. I wandered around every level, and dreamed of being able to afford half of the items there - very exclusive lines of clothing, tableware, silverware & crystals just to name a few. I was totally enthralled by the Pet Kingdom - it was awesome!!!! Clothing, collars, beds, bags, toys and bakery - all just for your dog or cat !!! It was great - I could see Tubby in a few of the tough collars they had.

I was totally exhausted by the end of the day, and couldn't wait to get back to the hotel to remove my shoes and give my feet a rub, and to relax my shoulders for a bit and give them a rub too. I am going to be totally stuffed by the end of August, but I would have had the time of my life.

My time is running out on the internet, so I best go. I am off to Kensington Palace today and to do a few minor things before I set off to Paris in the morning.

I shall bid adieu - and will hopefully update you again soon.