SICILY/UK/FRANCE 2023

This morning after breakfast we set off again on the long tube rides. This time we went all the way to the London Bridge station. Initially, we tried to see the shard but it was better from further away - the main feature is how tall it is! So we set off towards the Tower Bridge which we have never walked over and although there was no obvious reason it did open up for us. Quite a handsome bridge and really close to the Tower of London which we have visited previously. London is certainly massive and has loads of tall buildings. Next walking on to Leadenhall Market which was closed but we did enjoy a great coffee and shared an almond croissant. Onto past St Paul's Cathedral and we crossed the Millenium bridge and saw the Tate Modern and the wonderful Monument to the great Fire of London That building was very big indeed and next was the Globe Theatre. As I said today was a walking day. I was actually exhausted but when we went past the Golden Hinde boat I was quite exhausted and not feeling the best today. Our great Spanish lunch at the Borough Markets helped. Tapas Brindisi facilitated enjoying a sangria, roasted patatas, lemon chicken, and a great warm spinach salad with almonds & golden raisins. We bought some cheese for later and really enjoyed looking around this market. Long ride home - it is so hot on the underground and so crowded. Fell asleep and have done a covid test which is negative thank goodness. In the evening we found the Wyndham Theatre as Craig had booked OKLAHOMA - he loves the songs. Initially, we froze in the theatre - we complained at the interval and it was better afterwards. We didn't know enough about this musical beforehand but it was great singing, quite serious topics, and more like a play than a musical. Late night home - talk about thousands of people on the tube at 11 pm!Leggi altro