Day 2 of London

Day 7. – London.

Today’s agenda was The London Eye, Lords and Harrods.

We obviously went to the eye at the right time as there was no queue, so we got straight on. As I am very afraid of heights I was a little nervous and spent a lot of time sitting in the middle of our pod, but still got a great view over London, and it was not raining!

Next stop Lords. We were really starting to master the underground rail network, and were changing trains, like pros. The Lord’s tour was amazing. We went into the Long room, the visitor’s dressing room – standing on the balcony where Warney did his famous dance was a real buzz. We also went up into the media room, and then had a look at the museum – including that little urn!

Back onto the underground, destination Knightsbridge and Harrods food hall. Unbelievable – beautiful food, beautiful décor and beautiful people. Brian saw a bottle of French wine for GBP1600.00. (It was a 2003 Petrus – if anyone is interested) The strawberries were GBP5.00 per punnet and steak around GBP35.00 per kilo. Rebecca was literally drooling at the selection I could have stayed all day, but time was running out so we headed out, back onto the underground for Bond Street. We walked down to Oxford Street and towards Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Everyone’s feet were getting really sore by now so that was the end of London Sightseeing for another day.

The local publicans had all recommended a little Indian restaurant to us the night before, so we left the girls in the hotel with takeaway and we went out. This restaurant was a tiny little room with table and seating for 30 crammed in. We had to wait until 9.00 for a table, but it was worth the wait. The food was sensational! And a very charismatic owner.

Another long day over – 26299 steps.