Last Thursday, the three of us went into London and took a 4 hour bike tour through the city. BEST day I had spent in London yet. It was absolutely phenomenal. The weather was brilliant and we saw so so so much in a short amount of time.
Including Peter : ) We like him.The next morning, Hilde was off to spend the day in London before heading home to Norway and Steven and I hopped on a train for Oxford. We spent the day exploring and then met up with Victoria.
Saturday morning we drove to Birmingham. We helped her family with the Christmas Fayre at her church and then went to the Birmingham City football match vs. West Ham. Followed by dinner at The Fox. A carvery restaurant (I will explain this later).
Saturday morning we drove to Birmingham. We helped her family with the Christmas Fayre at her church and then went to the Birmingham City football match vs. West Ham. Followed by dinner at The Fox. A carvery restaurant (I will explain this later).Sunday, we drove to Lichfield, wandered through the cathedral, met with Laura and her boyfriend for tea and then drove to Tamworth to see the castle. Woo hoo! Castle!!
It was a rather small castle but we had a smashing good time -- particularly with the dress-up clothes...
That night we made dinner for Victoria's family and had a relaxing evening in their home.
There we are! What a view!! Hilde, you could totally do this. I felt safe and secure the whole time. The height thing didn't even bother me : )
Hmm.... thanks Steven, that's a nice one.... looks like I'm inspecting the Tube map.... where to next? Well, we had just walked around the Parliament buildings and Westminster Abbey and we decided it was time for lunch.
Steak and Ale pie AGAIN!!! Well, only the second time at this particular restaurant but... I'll admit, we've had it at EVERY pub we've gone into -- it's Steven's fav. We also popped into the National Portrait Gallery while we were in Trafalgar Square.
We visited the Natural History Museum. I was SO excited!!! I had been saving this one to go to with Steven. I think it is the best museum in the city! Seriously. The most interesting by far. I like the animals : )
After about 2 and a half hours in the museum (not enough, we left so much unseen), we walked a couple of blocks down the street to the Radisson Hotel for an Edwardian afternoon tea experience. Can you believe I almost left the country without having afternoon tea??? We were both so so glad we decided to do this. There was so much food! Six finger sandwiches each, scones, jam, clotted cream, fruit tarts... and LOADS of tea!! We were stuffed by the end. it was really relaxing and a nice break after a long weekend.
It was a rather small castle but we had a smashing good time -- particularly with the dress-up clothes...That night we made dinner for Victoria's family and had a relaxing evening in their home.
Monday -- Victoria took us for a fantastic fish and chips lunch, which we ate in her car while sitting at a park, and then went into Birmingham for a quick wander around before Steven and I caught a train into London. Where we saw Wicked. Marvelous. Absolutely marvelous. Loved it.
Tuesday morning (today - yay -- wow, I breezed through the weekend...) we took a little ride on the London Eye. It's that gigantic ferris wheel looking thing. Before going on the Eye they send you through this real short 4-D film... somewhat unnecessary. (p.s. 4-D means they spit things at you, like bubbles.)
There we are! What a view!! Hilde, you could totally do this. I felt safe and secure the whole time. The height thing didn't even bother me : )
Hmm.... thanks Steven, that's a nice one.... looks like I'm inspecting the Tube map.... where to next? Well, we had just walked around the Parliament buildings and Westminster Abbey and we decided it was time for lunch.
Steak and Ale pie AGAIN!!! Well, only the second time at this particular restaurant but... I'll admit, we've had it at EVERY pub we've gone into -- it's Steven's fav. We also popped into the National Portrait Gallery while we were in Trafalgar Square.
We visited the Natural History Museum. I was SO excited!!! I had been saving this one to go to with Steven. I think it is the best museum in the city! Seriously. The most interesting by far. I like the animals : )
After about 2 and a half hours in the museum (not enough, we left so much unseen), we walked a couple of blocks down the street to the Radisson Hotel for an Edwardian afternoon tea experience. Can you believe I almost left the country without having afternoon tea??? We were both so so glad we decided to do this. There was so much food! Six finger sandwiches each, scones, jam, clotted cream, fruit tarts... and LOADS of tea!! We were stuffed by the end. it was really relaxing and a nice break after a long weekend.
Tomorrow is our last day in London, sigh. We're going to make the most of it though. We plan to see the Tower of London and Hampton Court and take some cool pictures of the Tower Bridge. We'll tell you all about it later!! (and if you feel like you got cheated out of the copious amount of details I usually provide do not fear! I promise to fill you in when I get the chance)
off to bed!!!
love,
Steph
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