Tuesday in London

Dear Pia, kindest regards from one of the greatest cities of this planet! The morning of our first day was really boring - everybody was on time, though perhaps not really awake! -, and the journey went smoothly, apart from heavy traffic on the way into London. After having got rid of our luggage, we then took a tube to Westminster, enjoying the beautiful view of the Houses of Parliament there. After that, we wanted to enter a boat to Greenwich and thanks to a a very grateful lady we could "shrink" us and got away as 14-year-olds which meant a considerate saving! The journey was pure joy, especially as the sun had come out and made us, tired as we were, leave the vessel with a slight tan. And although we had been going for quite some time everybody was brave enough to not only visit the Painted Hall but also climb the steep access to The Royal Observatory! But here we were rewarded with a stunning view of London!!! After that, the group insisted on walking below the Thames to the south bank and from there we went to the Docklands. The tour there left many speechless and all of us deeply impressed - what impressive buildings!!! Nonetheless, now it was time to go bakc to the hotel where we got into our rooms and some fell asleep immediately. But, hey, guess who went to one of the local pubs in the evening to watch Rome vs. ManU - all those who had got up at about 4.30am and had already managed the proramme described! Amazing, is it not? Let us see what they will look like tomorrow morning ...

Cheers,

Mr Umbrella