Who says it rains in England? Awoke early to a glorious, sunny day, albeit abit chilly. Today big G stayed home while we four headed into London. We changed trains and headed to Maida Vale, the section of town where CW lived when he studied abroad for one semester while at University of Delaware. Beautiful residential neighborhood with a canal running nearby, hence the area's nickname of Little Venice. We walked to the street where CW shared a flat and eyeballed the slightly below street level entry.
The house:
The canal complete with houseboats:
We then took the tube to Trafalgar Square, where the locals and tourists alike were out enjoying the beautiful day. Took the obligatory snapshots of Nelson's Column, the National Gallery and surrounding streets.
From the square, we walked to Admiralty Arch then onto Pall Mall for a ways until we could see the back of the building complex of the Royal Society, where CW works.
We walked through the Horse Guards parade grounds; saw a sphinx like calvaryman astride an equally still steed, then to the sight of the Parliment complex beside the Thames.
On the bridge crossing over to the South Bank, we got a good view of the London Eye.
The rest of the day was spent mingling with the crowds enjoying Frost Fest--outdoor vendors, bookstalls under a tent, jugglers, dancers and the always fascinating living statues.
Lunch was at a noodle place that provided huge bowls and/or plates of delicious food. Watch out for an American debut of this chain called Wagamama soon to open in Boston.
The author enjoying her soup:
We briefly visited the Tate Modern art gallery and had a fun time at the Globe Theater, with an actor giving the history of this historic, albeit newly built, home of Shakesphere's plays. Our full day ended with a quick stop at a pub along the bank and then home. Guinness was glad to see us!
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