Day 2 in London

This morning we took a walk along the canal near our hotel. Started off quite nicely, some pretty boats and eateries but then deteriorated. We ditched the canal walk and took the bus over to Rick Stein’s restaurant for lunch. It overlooks the River Thames and we had a window table which was lovely. Nice food but for the price a little underwhelming.

Quick trip over to Buckingham Palace then. It was busy with lots of tourists about. It’s King Charles’ birthday celebrations in a couple of days and they have all the flags up and barricades around everywhere in readiness. We still managed to get some nice shots without too many people in them.

We are going to see The Lion King tonight so we grabbed a taxi back to the hotel for a couple hours’ rest. Another lot of two for one cocktails in the bar before we set off for the theatre. It’s been great to have this little restaurant and bar downstairs.

What an amazing show, incredible costumes and set, great dancing and beautiful singing. I don’t know how they managed those costumes but they were incredible. All the animal were fabulous, moved just like the real thing. We all loved it.

It rained while we were in the theatre but we managed to stay mostly dry and took a quick trip home on the underground.Read more