Laura's visit actually started on Saturday, but I forgot my camera, so I've successfully documented two thirds of the trip. Sunday started off pretty late (we both could have used the sleep, so gratefully took it), but the weather was amazing (thank you, England...you didn't pull out those stops for the last few days, but I'm ever-so-grateful that you did while my friend was in town), and it was great to gallivant with my friend.
Starting at the site of the Great Fire of London (above) and moving quite quickly to Tower Bridge Pier, we boarded a boat for the second part of our (moving) London tour. I've been on a boat tour before, but seeing it from the top of an open boat, while the sun was shining and the weather was so warm (but not too much so...god, we do talk about weather a lot) was amazing. And the tour guide was sarcastic, witty, and full of interesting information.
"Entry to the Traitor's Gate" at the Tower of London
A little old mixing with a little new
The ACTUAL London Bridge, seen from underneath (her best view, if you ask me)
The Houses of Parliament (with a twist)...
(and an orb)
We weren't the only ones enjoying Westminster Abbey!
Poor Laura thought the Red Telephone booth would be an iconic AND enjoyable experience: think again. It was sweltering hot and laden with images of prostitutes. Charming, London, really charming.
With some gentle guidance (to go to Mayfair, which we didn't actually get to) from Steven and some luck, we stumbled upon the Nag's Head in Belgravia. Unfortunately, Time Out gives it an awful review, but I thought it was super charming. And the Shepherd's Pie? Amazing. Maybe it was because we were a little tipsy from the sunshine and the few ciders. Maybe it was the good company...anyway, we really enjoyed it here and I will certainly head back.
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