Hastings Are Here

Bill and JLynn have arrived. They are troopers and I kept them marching through the very crisp afternoon. We took a 94 bus to Piccadilly Circus and dropped in the tourist centre on Lower Regent's Street to pick up their London Passes. We pressed on to the National Gallery for a partial "highlights" tour and lunched at the Pret around the corner from the NG. We walked down Whitehall past Trafalgar Square, with an attempted stop at the Banqueting House (closed for a function), looked into Downing Street, walked to Westminster Abbey where they had a nice look around inside. We walked from there past Westminster Palace and along the Victoria Embankment, taking in views of the river and all the fun things on the South Bank. We continued as far as the Embankment Station and they were able to catch a few glimpses of St. Paul's and the City. We caught the Circle Line at Embankment and arrived home in time for supper. After supper they pressed on for a few hours and then went to sleep on the floor of our lounge -- delux accommodations!

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Palace and its famous clock tower

Returning to 27 Palace Court for supper

They will join us on our excursion to Hampton Court today.

OXO

D.