had. Our last day in London. It began after a breakfast of egg bacon, tomato and toast at the Convent. We were offered orange juice or tea or coffee, but only one of the three!!! Then to pay for and book our ticket on the bus to the airport at 7 am tomorrow the 6th, and to find a bus to Harrods store. Finding a place to buy the ticket took ages and much walking. Five pounds ,,,ten dollars... Entitled us to travel anywhere all day on buses. We used a return only!
Arriving at Harrods we hurried through the perfume section and asked one of numerous chaps standing on guard, where the food hall was. His reply was "you must see Dianne and Daudies memorial on the lower ground floor, I will take you there." Being curious and not wanting to offend we accepted. A large photo of each between a variety of silk flowers was over the top.
Taking the narrow escalator to the top floor ..the fifth..enabled us to view Egyptian decorated walls and items through glass walls. Beautiful shoes, handbags and "frock' shops displayed their wares in an arcade within the store . The food hall was fantastic. You will see photos on my blog site. We bought food, me a pie of course, and sat outside on one of a few seats to eat lunch.
Walking through part of Hyde Park to Buck P was delightful and peaceful. Didn't see Betty or any other Royal, but many people were busy having their photo taken at the gates. More walking we arrived at the Supreme Court. Can we go in I asked. Certainly, if you go through security. There is a case being heard. For ten minutes We listened to a deceased claims case, then took the lift to the second floor to the Supreme Court room. We were allowed to walk in and take photos. Again refer to my blog.
After taking photos of Big Ben and Parliament House, we made for Westminster Abbey, but too late to enter. Never mind, years ago we had seen inside. We decided to walk to the river where we viewed The Eye. The queue for the ferry across the river was long. We had no intention of riding it anyway.
As a strong nippy wind blew, it was time to get a bus back to the convent to pack. Well, where to get a bus. After walking almost back we finally got a bus to Victoria station, then it was three long blocks back. Fortification of a beer half way made my knee feel not as sore!!
After packing, we went to a nearby pub for a farewell meal of sausages and onion sauce on mashed,potato, washed down by a stout on tap for me and a beer for Judith.
We are now ready for an early night. Should be going to a play
or a show, but need to go horizontal for as long as possible. We have a long flight tomorrow with a three hour stop in Singapore. Australia, here we come. We haven't found anywhere else We would like to live!
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