We're leaving our first stay in London tomorrow to head to Stratford and Leamington Spa, but we've had lots and fun and crazy things happen to us so far. During our eight hour layover, we headed into the city of Chicago to see the city. An hour in by subway brought us to flash flood central as buckets of rain came down. We persevered, deciding to buy an umbrella and forge onward. Two under an umbrella meant our cameras stayed dry, but we got drenched. We saw a bit of Millenium Park, ate some Chicago food, and talked to some locals before heading back, soggy. Almost two hours of delay for our flight met us at the airport, yet we made it to London by 11:00 am on Wednesday.
Another hour-long tube ride brought us into the city, where we found our "dorm" stay, which is sparse but works. We got out of the cramped room to be met by another flash flood, circa London, while exploring Westminster Abbey area, seeing the Houses of Parliment from the outside and on Westminster Bridge. We walked along the Thames where only Star Wars fanatics were out, and got a little more soaked. Why does it always rain on me? We grabbed a pub dinner before heading in, jet-lagged and ready to sleep.
Thursday met us bright and early, so we headed to Tower of London. We saw the Crown Jewels and took a Beefeaters tour. The Tower was great and full of history. We had lunch in St. James Park and walked to see the outside of Buckingham Palace (right near our dorm). Kristin took a run along the Thames, while I took a quick look in the Tate Modern. We had dinner at Covent Garden and took a look at the spectacle. After dinner (and a yummy waffle), we headed to Leicester Square in the mood for a possible show. We turned a corner and found a huge crowd in front of Avenue Q. We asked about tickets and got some. It's Sesame Street with a little sex, depression, and closeted homosexuality. Plus, they defined the word Schedanfraude. If I didn't spell that right, you can laugh at me.
We're off to Stratford and Leamington Spa tomorrow. Wish us luck and no more rain.
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Hi! I'm so glad to read you're having a great adventure. I wish I went with you... maybe next time I hope. I've been checking to see if you're writing while traveling... I love your Eat, Drink and Be Carrie photo- I've put it on my wall in my office. It makes me smile everytime.
Wishing you great fun and adventure! Love, Aunt Blanche
HI- I am so glad to see you are able to post on your blog- thank you! I will be praying the rain will go away and the sun will shine on you for the rest of the trip. Next trip you will have to plan one for your aunts and Mom! Thank you for all your hard work for vbs. The signs were great! I miss you! Say hi to kristin.
Hey you pair of anglophiles. I apologise for the weather you've had. Hope you enjoyed your chocolate tasting, love Madison and Hannah!!! xxx
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