Our Tires are getting tired...

Today was another adventure in London. It all began with riding the London Eye. I think this will be a highlight for all of us! Next, off to see Westminster Cathedral and all the dead people buried there. There were many Queens and Kings, Jane Austen and to my surprise, Charles Darwin. I never expected to see him buried in a church! Jason can tell you more as he toured the cathedral with Julian while I rested with the troops outside.

From there we walked up to Buckingham Palace and decided to grab a quick bite for lunch. We stopped at Pizza Express, which sounds quite American and quite quick but is in fact quite Italian and quite comfortable cooking slow. We were all happy though eating somewhat familiar food.

The Queen was in residence but we did not see her, only the guards marching back and forth and three horses/soldiers riding down the mall.

I forgot to tell you that before the palace, we came upon Westminster Abbey where Dr. Martin Lloyd Jones preached. We tried to go inside but could not communicate through the intercom due to loud construction noise in the background. Jason may go back - but we were all still happy to find the church.

From there we went to Churchill's War Rooms. Jason spent a splendid time there while the rest of us opted to lay on the grass and nap. I think it was one of the most delightful moments I had chatting with Judah.

I wanted to see Sherlock Holmes' house but am not sure what I saw - it definitely said "Sherlock Holmes" but I think it was a pub.

By this time we are really getting tired so we decide to go to Convent Gardens and watch some open air street entertainment. Quite fun! We end up eating fresh baked cookies and then head for the train station.

We figure we should eat dinner so what do we find but Subway! I think we are really longing for home and the familiar...

Highlight of the day is arriving at Waterloo Station and Jacob, Julian and Judah reading the train tables and figuring out which platform we need to catch our train. It has taken us some time but we are now beginning to be expert train riders. The kids are able to get up and purchase snacks from the snack bar, use the loo, throw garbage away and share seats with strangers.

-Jenny