It was a busy day yesterday as Janet wanted to jam in as many tourist things as possible .
Breakfast was coffee and something tasty on the hoof , then a round Robin walk, South Bank, Westminster Bridge, Parliament and Embankment .
We caught a tube to Kensington, enjoyed the Beatrix Potter exhibition and tried not to get over faced with the exhibits. My favourites were Samson Slaying a Philistine by Giambologna and Tippo’s Tiger- the automaton organ from 18th century india
I briefly showed Janet dippy the dinosaur at the National History Museum before we returned to Covent Garden for an early dinner at The Ivy, which was excellent I must admit.
A brief drink later, then it was The Lion King at The Lyceum before an amble back to the hotel.
Today, we are off to Kew Gardens then lunch with Nu
It’s been good
So good to hear you are enjoying going round with your sister.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a blast pat x
DeleteSibling days out are good..I enjoy those I have with my brother
ReplyDeleteI've never had an overnight holiday with Janet since we were 19
DeleteI am envious.
ReplyDeleteWhat bit???
DeleteKew? Or the sculptures on the side of the Natural history museum
DeleteIt's lovely that you are enjoying each others company and seeing so much. If I had a day out with my brother it would be the last time we ever spoke ... I'll say no more!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame , I am blessed with two lovely sisters
DeleteI'm glad to hear Dippy is back at the Natural history Museum - in the main hall hopefully.
ReplyDeleteNo the blue whale is in the main hall . Dippys back with the dinosaurs
DeleteAn exhausting day in my opinion but good that it was satisfying for you both.
ReplyDeleteThe Ivy prices aren't bad, until I realised they are in UK£ and not AU$. So double the price for us with our dollars.
The service was excellent. And not too much .Janet was complemented for her frock which was nice
DeleteJam-packed, but fun day from the sounds of it!
ReplyDeleteI'm buggered
DeleteA wonderful day! Enjoy the rest of your trip! x
ReplyDeleteNearly home now
DeleteWow, you are packing in a lot. I got tired reading about it, but it sounds like a wonderful trip. Have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteI know there's nothing worse than someone crowing about having a good time
DeleteSounds very diverting
ReplyDeleteWhy kind sir verilliy it did x
DeleteIt sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely
DeleteYou'll both need a holiday after this whistle-stop tour! You're certainly packing a lot into the days. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm on two nights Friday sat. I can sleep
DeleteWhat a fab day! And The Lion King is always so magical. Especially the opening number with all those huge animal puppets.
ReplyDeleteYes that's my favourite bit. The rest apart from the stampede is I'm sorry to say forgetable
DeleteGlad that you are able to enjoy so much! I am sure you and your sister will never forget this wonderful trip!
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DeleteI've always wanted to go to Kew Gardens. I hope you took some pictures.
ReplyDeleteShe did....its a wonderfully peacefull place
DeleteYou and Janet are covering lots of ground while having a great time together. You've planned and executed a wonderful London tour.
ReplyDeleteShe's picked the activities she wanted I only embellished them
DeleteAh, the (relatively) recently re-christened 'Elizabeth Tower'. Long may she go on bong-ing!
ReplyDeleteNot familiar with that Samson piece. He sure looks one formidable dude - and not at all a bad sight to see before he puts out one's lights!
I'd LURVE to have seen 'The Lion King' on stage, even though I've never seen any of the films. Maybe not quite too late yet.
I'm.only a real lover of the opening which in May ways can't be beaten as a musical overture
DeleteYou are a fun brother John! (I wish you were my brother too) Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIm a real bag of laughs xx
DeleteGood Lord! You must be exhausted!
ReplyDeleteFucked
DeleteA week's worth of tourist fun packed in a day! You're an awesome brother. [I had to look up over-faced, btw---new word].
ReplyDeleteI was fun on .my feet can testify to that
DeleteIt’s sound like the best time. You are blessed (and deservedly so),
ReplyDeleteThe slight delay coming on the home was a tad frustrating lol not blessed then
DeleteWhat a wonderful time you and Janet are having!! If I remember correctly, this trip was your gift to her on your shared borthdays? Perfect!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Yes it was her big 60th pressie
DeleteIt all sounds wonderful and lots of memories to look back on.
ReplyDeleteIt was lots of fun x
DeleteI think all we gals wish you were their brother!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such fun in London with Janet.
Lol I doubt that , but I’d make a cracking sister x
DeleteI’m home now and have reread my post, which doesn’t do the break proud..we had a lovely time
ReplyDeleteAre you on your second pair of shoes yet? What a wonderful time.
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