Yesterday, we went to The Globe. Had quite a time finding it as one must go through very winding streets and alleys to get there and without always ready guideposts. Still, it's fun to wind around all these narrow back streets.
I don't know if you know that The Globe is on the south bank of the Thames across from London proper. It's a nice stroll to get there along a sort of concrete boardwalk.
The tour we took was really delightful with a charming guide. Can't be easy for him to do or, who knows, maybe such expressiveness just fits his personality. I found him enchanting. The museum there is very good and touring it encompassed a lot of time. We had just enough time to grab some lunch at a nearby restaurant which turned out to be on the second floor of a building next to the Thames so we were able to gaze out over the Thames and towards London as we ate. Then very regretfully we had to cut our reverie short and rush to the tube station where we parted to go our separate ways.
I managed to figure out which train to take and had my fingers crossed as we rode that I had read the map correctly. And, finally, I arrived at Camden Town station. From there I found TMobile but could not stand waiting to see someone. So I found Whole Foods and shopped for dinner. This was a satisfying process. Maybe I'm at home somewhat. I walked to home from there. Yay, I made it.
We watched a show that was recommended to Ralph by some colleagues. The name of it is Sherlock and starred two very good actors one of which we were familiar from a three-part series we watched last week: Parade's End. Unfortunately, the tv show was so so, if that.
I had turbulent dreams. Kicked Ralph.
Well, the sun has come out. Guess I should get on with housekeeping chores while I have the chance. It's laundry time again.
Love that you got to see this ; I said I had been there on FB but I was confused- I saw a play in Stratford on Avon where the Royal Shakespeare Theater is ; my guess is the students all take a field trip there to a play so feel sure you will visit if you want to; I remember finding my way on the Tube sometimes with difficulty - just remember to "mind the gap"! Susan
ReplyDeleteDo you catch yourself wondering if you are dreaming all of this?...living in London for a time? It sounds like you are having an experience of a lifetime :) So glad for you.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this post! Yet another dimension! It would be wonderful to have this blog formatted into a book so it could be right there on your coffee table to share with all! It really does sound like you are becoming much more familiar with your surroundings, and more confident as a result. Surely that will add to your pleasure in being there in weeks to come! If it weren't for your familiar faces amidst the photos of places you've seen, I'd think I was looking at an antique art book or book of London done sometime ago!
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