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London….
Sep 14^th, 2024 at 12:32am

We made it to the hotel in London. From Gatwick station and 3 trains later after feeling a bit confused from buying right tickets to catching the right trains on the right platform… we got to Russell Square station and a sign says… this way to lifts and stairs.
But the first flight were just stairs. Now with back packs and suitcases we hauled luggage up one step at a time! Whew… who would have known that last little challenge was waiting for us Roll Eyes

Interesting Melbourne vibe about the place.
And they too have graffiti here Shocked

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Re: London….
Reply #1 - Sep 15^th, 2024 at 7:23am

Most hectic but interesting day of discovering London more in-depth. Went on the hop on hop off bus and I’m amazed how there are so many big buses able to get around all them narrow streets! It’s crazy good!
I have fallen in like with London! Love the old preserved and historical buildings … it’s what Melbourne was like until Whelan the wrecker was called in to demolish them to make way for new modern scrapers.

I have a lot of respect how England are proud of the old architecture.

We went on the London Eye, and a Thames River cruise. We went in to see the Tower of London and it’s such a huge place, one could easily spend a whole day there! Saw the Crown Jewels.

But whoa …. what a lot of people and what a vibe!
Oh… and I always thought the black London Cabs (Taxis) were bigger…
Had our first bangers and mash meal at a pub, haven’t tried the beer yet.

Weather was perfect today! About 19 degrees and sunny. Tomorrow will be much the same and 20 deg. My kids back home informed me weather is wet and cold.

Tomorrow we go on 2 day excursion to see Stone Henge and Bath.

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Jovial Monk Gold Member Offline Dogs not cats! Posts: 49229 Gender:	Re: London…. Reply #12 - Sep 15^th, 2024 at 7:39am I was in England Dec 1978, remember sitting in a restaurant finishing lunch—and watching dusk come to Green Park at 2.30pm! Tassie is not like England at all!
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Reply #13 - Sep 15^th, 2024 at 7:39am

Jovial Monk wrote on Sep 15^th, 2024 at 7:36am:

Have a meal at Simpson’s on The Strand—treacle tarts etc.

I will look out for it. Went to star bucks for a coffee and found they were more reasonably priced.
I’m stunned at the price of everything! Food especially… since our dollar is only worth .49 c
Oh….and I found a toilet where you have to pay .50 P to go in!

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Reply #14 - Sep 15^th, 2024 at 7:42am

Jovial Monk wrote on Sep 15^th, 2024 at 7:39am:

I was in England Dec 1978, remember sitting in a restaurant finishing lunch—and watching dusk come to Green Park at 2.30pm!

Tassie is not like England at all!

A lot of people say it is…

I’m feeling a bit tired as it’s full on seeing everything! I would hardly do much going out in 6 months let alone what we do in one day when on holiday! 😆

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