London day two..

Very busy day today...Started with a quick breakfast at Victoria station..then hopped on the tour bus...a little cool on the open top of the double decker bus..but definitely the best views..  We hopped off at the Tower of London and did our own tour..seeing some really old sections..from the 13th century.. the traitors gate- through which the worst criminal were delivered. ..chatted with a yeoman and of course the Crown Jewels..then we hopped on the river cruise that was included in our tour..cruised down the Thames to Westminster..great views of the London eye..house of parliament and Big Ben!  Hopped on the tube back to the hotel for a quick change to get ready for tea.

Back on the tube and over to the  Goring hotel for tea..of course I knew that this is where Kate spent the night before the wedding and got ready..but no one in London seems to know this..our concierge did not know and my friend Melissa did not know..but I guess it goes along with my royal family fascination...

I am having a problem with pictures so you will have to check fb for pics or just pictures through my descriptions...tea was amazing..we started with champagne and a chilled fish and lobster starter..then tea was served..2 , 3 tiered tea carts..sandwiches ..scones..clotted cream..jam and dessert...as many Replenishments as you want, and a to go box!  Everything was great..the scones and clotted cream were delicious..

Then. We were off to our 600 at the London eye..champagne experience...we had a nice glass of champagne and we took our 30 minute ride..it was pretty clear so the views were amazing...Big Ben and parliament...buckingham palace..and lots of other sights..

We stopped at what seemed like a carnival with a bar that was a carousel..the whole thing rotated..so one drink and back to the hotel to put mom to bed...wayne Maureen and I headed out for a drink and a little snack..the tea didn't quite fill up wayne...then back to the hotel and off to bed...another exciting day tomorrow as we visit Buckingham palace!