Ok- so it began spattering, went into anything but dull, but definitely wet and ended with light rain. So we began inside at the British Museum (PHOTO), the oldest public museum in the world and saw so many amazing things. We met Cleopatra's mummy (PHOTO)- did you know that she died at the age of about 17yrs old? There were pieces of the Greek Pantheon and of course, the Rosetta Stone! We could have easily spent several days here.....but next time.
From the museum, we headed to Harrod's , London’s most famous department store- what they don’t say is that it has to be one of the most expensive stores also…..no worries, we found some wonderful biscuits & candy. The store was gorgeous- chandeliers, painted ceilings, lots of glitter!
Fortnum & Mason, said to be the most elegant because of it’s beautiful, elaborate window displays, was also an amazing store of delights- teas, jams, more biscuits, and hampers of goodies. It has a clock on the building that when it strikes the hour- 2 gentlemen come out of their doors & greet those looking up from the street below. They then apparently get bored & return to their little rooms & the doors close.
We then headed to the underground tube again- trying to find our way back to Westminster Abbey. To help find our way through the underground maze with unscheduled closures for weekend maintenance, we came upon a tube attendant who had to be one of the nicest people in London. He joked with us for 5 minutes during which he gave us directions to the Abbey. I think he had as much fun as we did!
As we approached Westminster Abbey (PHOTO) , a long line of people would approach the guard one by one only to be turned away. When our turn came, instead of telling the guard that we wanted to visit like the others in front of us- we told him that we were there to hear the organ recital. He then smiled at us & said, why didn’t you say so, that’s a horse of a different color. He then opened the gate to let us enter. The recital was wonderful and at last, we were able to peek into the Cathedral where Prince Williiam & Kate will soon be wed.
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