London
I am in London for four days at present. I am with a mixed age group of totally new to travel to very experienced travellers. It's not my first time in London, but it is the first time on my own.
So here are my tips---- do some research before you leave home, of the things you might want to see and do. Some of our group do not appear to have done any. That wastes a lot of time. Just a for instance, Ben Franklin had a house here, several people went to it, did not realize you had to book a tour and they were all sold out for several hours. It's always best to get tickets on line for the Tower of London. They did not, so the more experienced people explained that they must get up early this morning and be there way before opening time and that when they get in, to head for the Crown Jewels or they could be in line for three hours.
Be very very careful when crossing the roads.
Most hotels do not provide wash cloths, so I bought one with me, it was white, my room mate used it. I told everyone they might need to bring one, especially as we are not in the Savoy on the Strand, but in the basic hotel opposite!
There are M and S food to go stores all over, delicious.
Where have I been? Remember I have been before so my choices may seem odd to you. I took a look at the Banqueting house where Tauck had a special dinner. Tour of Westminster Abbey, also St Pauls. Charles Dickens house, loved that. The Tate Modern, awesome building, some very thought provoking art---and a great restaurant on the sixth floor with views of St Pauls. The London Museum, ok but they have a special exhibit on the Fire of London which was well done.
Just going out to see my second show already, boy are theatre tickets cheap compared to Broadway, I paid 19 pounds 50 p last night. Bye
