I have no clock, there's not one in my room, nor anywhere that I have found in this hotel. Even the computer I'm using doesn't show the time. So I was apparently up very early, since I spent about 40 minutes online then caught the 7am bus to the airport. I took the underground into the city, heading for St. Paul's Cathedral first. I got all turned around, stopped for breakfast and asked directions. My $6 breakfast was microwaved fried eggs and "bacon" - nasty, but I forced it down cuz I needed something in my stomach to take my malaria pill. I walked quite a ways to St. Paul. The first place I headed because it was big turned out to be the Freemason Library and Museum.
Lots of cool random buildings on my way to the Cathedral, but once I saw it there was no doubt that was it. What a beautiful, huge building! Humanity used to know how to honor God with fabulous architecture that's for sure. I didn't go in because there was no photography allowed and it was around $25. I like pictures, and I figured the outside was cool enuf. Headed over the Millineum Bridge to do the Queen's Walk down the river. Hit Shakespeare's Globe briefly, then walked toward the Eye. That thing is huge!! Lots of strange people dressed in really random costumes with a hat sitting in front of them. Really?? You want money for wearing a costume on the street? I took a cool one for my auntie (you'll have to see it later ) and gave him a coin. I walked all the way to Westminster Bridge where Big Ben is. I'd seen him last time, but no pix, so now I got some. :) Across the street is Westminster Abbey where I did the tour last time. From there I headed for Trafalgar square. I stopped at a McDonald's and got a Coke. Wow! Coke has never tasted so good as after 6 weeks of strange pop and Coke that tastes all wrong. This was good!! A familiar flavor at last!! As I left there, I heard a faint sound of music. This was really a cool thing. I couldn't quite make out the song, but I knew it was familiar, and I knew it was Christian. My heart was leaping and I started running, dodging buses as I headed toward the Square. I finally got close enuf to recognize the song as "Dancing Generation" and I found a parade of Jesus people following the music. I joined the parade singing for joy!! LOL Yes I did! They were holding some massive outreach in the square with a big stage and prayer stations and all sorts of music!! It was pretty cool!
From there I was very tired, and it was only 12:30 or so. My knee was killing me and my foot was hurting. I kept seeing buses advertising movies, so yes, I set out to find a cinema, and yes..... I did pay £12.95 which is about $22 to go see Eclipse!!!!!!!! You may think I'm crazy, but do you know that is the most comfy seat I've had in 6 weeks!?!?!? I absolutely loved this movie!! I was bummed I missed the opening at home, so I paid that ridiculous amount of money to see it here. I thought New Moon would stay my favorite, but this one was definitely better!! The series is picking up!!
From there I got a Burger King kids meal and headed for home. I stopped one more time to wander a bit, but my screaming knee was begging me to go back to the hotel.
So tomorrow..... Betsy, you'll cross your fingers for me.... I saw a lot of half price ticket shops selling theatre tickets. I'm going to check that out for a matinee tomorrow of Lion King. My sister loved it, and I know I would too, so if I can swing that, I am going to try. I saw the theatre where it is playing, so I can find it again I think. We'll see! I also saw that Jeff Goldblum is doing a show here right now. It was funny to me all the American shows they were doing like Legally Blonde and Grease.... Other than that, my plan is the Natural History Museum, dinos and all you know? and then whatever. Maybe the Tower of London, maybe nothing. I'm just winging it, exploring, getting lost, and spending ridiculous money. Everything is double priced here! ick!
Just for the record, I don't like this city. Yes, there are some amazing things here, but way too many people, and waaaaay too expensive. I know it's a saturday, and these are mostly tourists, but still, not my thing.
Just 2 more nights here then fly away home!!! I'm looking forward to being back. I miss a lot of things, all of us spent a lot of time discussing food throughout the trip. Food in America can't be beat! I need my Taco Bell, Olive Garden, Red Robin, Wendy's...... and milk and cheese!! It's funny the things I craved and couldn't get. I really want milk. OK, enough. I gotta stop that!
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