Finally spoke to Mum and Dad this morning. It was good to hear their voices.This morning we visited Westminster Abbey. Here, past Kings and Queens are laid to rest, the Coronation chair, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary, Mary Queen of Scots are all here. It was quite a strange experience. Considering it's a place of religion and worship it was full of political vibes - more political than religious in a way.
In one corner of the Abbey there is a corner honoring many writers, poets, actors and musicians. Shakespeare, Chaucer and Handel, just to name a few. Handel's memorial was very life like, you could nearly feel the texture of his cloak and his eyes looking straight at you.
Walking along the cloister was extremely peaceful and calm. Ian felt the outside architecture of the Abbey was more impressive than inside. It cost us 6 pounds each as an entry fee, well worth the visit.
We then ventured to Oxford Street to look at some shops. I don't know if it was just the time we were there or if it's like that all the time, but it was a sea of bobbing heads. We then had a battle in the tube trying to get home, so many people, I had a little panic attack. When we got back to Turnham Green we had a little walk in the park, the smell of freshly mowed grass, seeing dogs being walked calmed the nerves. A few pints and a Thai meal in a corner pub was just what we needed.
