And so at last we finally got our trip to London. We had to cancel the last one because of the colds kindly passed on by the dgd and even though I am still coughing, I decided that we just had to go. So an uneventful train journey, a nice walk to the hotel. Pizza for lunch and then to the V&A for some culture. We couldn't get over how many people there were around. Standing room only on the tube, crowds milling around the galleries and the cafe and everywhere is far too hot. We didn't manage to find where Sue Lawty's stuff was located, http://www.suelawty.com/but we did see some wonderful exhibits. I am having a rethink about my IKAT scarf having seen the wonderful IKAT items and DH is beginning to want to start chipping away a stones. So with sore feet, back to the hotel to get changed and off to Leicester Square. We found a really nice Greek restaurant in St Martin's Lane and had a leisurely meal before setting off for the Duke of York 's theatre and the Magic Flute, African style! Check out the website, although the sound quality does not convey the excitement of the live performance. http://www.magicflutethemusical.com. Everyone stood up and clapped at the end of the show and we didn't want it to end. But then back to the hotel in time for match of the day! Deep joy. Sunday dawned sunny and warm, so after breakfast a bus ride to Waterloo, a wander along the river and a nice lunch before heading back to King's Cross and the train home. We had sore feet, but were so glad we went. I even managed to save my coughing for the loud bits!
We must be more adventurous and do it again! History boys here we come!!
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