Every so often I need to take a sneaky weekend visit down to London. No seeing family or friends, just the chance to do lots of touristy things in the capital I know and love.
We travelled by sleeper, arriving in town on Friday morning, raring to go!
First we took a stroll from the hotel across Hyde Park....
I love the Peter Pan statue. However old I get I hope I never grow up entirely. The world should have a bit of wonder to it whatever your age.
It's worth looking around the edge of the statue for all the cute animals.
We then headed on to Westminster Abbey. Meant to go in 12 years ago - today was finally the day.
No photos allowed inside, but here's a few I took whilst queueing to get in.
We took the guided tour - well worth the extra cost as you get a lot more from your visit (secret areas and all). Especially if you're a history buff like me. From Kings & Queens, to scientists to Poets' Corner: everyone is here.
We headed to Southbank for lunch at the stalls there. I had a big seafood paella.
But we were pretty knackered after an early start so we headed back to the hotel for a nap and then to..............
My favourite musical in the whole world!
Plus some awesome Chinese at this
place.
Day 2
Another busy day. Fancied trying out
London walks based on some recommendations. Good chance to learn more about the city, particularly some lesser explored areas. We went on the Notting Hill walk
This area of London now is of course super posh and super rich, so we admired lots of fancy streets and celebrity houses in the sunshine.
It was a sunny Saturday and the market was just too manic, so we retreated to a nice little bakery for lunch.
That afternoon our feet had just about recovered to head for the Tate Modern. Another one on my list.
Turns out, I'm not one for modern art. Not even in a laugh at it kinda way. Just doesn't make sense to me.
The big atrium was impressive though. Good for people watching
My favourite of the lot. Entitled "grey". How is this art exactly??
This was actually pretty cool
Now that's art to me. I'm clearly a traditional girl!
That evening we headed to
Belgo in Covent Garden for beers and frites
With waffles to finish obviously!
Day 3
Final day in London we went along to the Science Museum. First time I've been since I was about 10. One of these enormous places you can only see a fraction of in a few hours. We lasted as long as our feet could last.
As you can see, we covered space, time, geometry and alchemy!
After all that science, it was time for fancy pub grub and the train home.
Nice little gastro pub off Kensington High Street. Good place to get Sunday Roast Beef plus extras.
So long London! Until 2013. xxx
