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August 28, 2007

London, England -- Sunday

Sunday (August 26) I was treated to Lady P's Father's Patented Guided Tour of London.


Big Ben

Lady P's father was a brilliant tour guide who seemed to know all the major facts about all the major landmarks and many of the minor ones. Periodically, whenever she sensed that a fact may not be dead on, Lady P's mother would speak up to debate the details.

I had a great time and can't begin to express how much I appreciate Lady Penelope's parents taking the time to show me around. They are genuinely wonderful people.

Following the tour we returned Chez Lady Penelope's Parent's for dinner (slow-cooked lamb casserole). I believe Lady P's mother fed me three times; based on my experience I'd have to say she's exactly as good a cook as my mother, only British.

Some of the things we saw on the tour follow (and I'm just a bit surprised I don't have any photos of food). Most of the photos resize when double-clicked:


MI6 HQ. James Bond has a cubicle here. MI5 HQ

The Thames

The Globe Theater

The Anchor Pub. We had a couple of beers here and I knew not to tip.

Tower of London

I knew it was unlike me not to have a picture of breakfast! This is Sunday-morning breakfast at Lady Penelope's Parent's. Eggs, hash browns, baked beans, sausage and bacon. Sweet!

Posted by delmer at August 28, 2007 10:31 AM

Comments

That is a great breakfast, right up your dad's alley. I am surprised by the baked beans. Although your dad has always said a "a good woman would have a pot of beans on the stove every day". I guess that is his Engligh roots showing. I am going to keep this blog from him or he might be knocking on their door with the excuse he will be glad to fix the garage problem but we will know it is only an excuse. How about forwarding some thatched roofs, small cottages with beautiful flowers ---Love

Posted by: Granny/Mom at September 3, 2007 8:31 AM