Today, we are behaving like tourists

We did the London Eye this morning. This was just before the rains came, but long after the clouds had moved in. You could still see some nice views, but, obviously, not the best day for it. After the ride we watched the 4D movie:

I think we did that in the wrong order, but it was a neat experience riding on the world’s fourth largest ferris wheel and “the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.”

Their gift shop was underwhelming.

We took the hop-on hop-off bus tour. That’s a nice way to see a big city, or at least get an idea of what is where. We did this the last time we were in London, a clear summer day, and got great shots. Today they are a bit grey, but maybe that fits better:

Riding over the Tower Bridge is fun. Hanging a left at the Palace of Westminster is a bit surreal, indeed.

Should you find yourself in London, look up Fortnum and Mason and go for high tea:

It is a happy place:

Today we learned they keep bringing tea and scones and sandwiches for as long as you like. They didn’t even mind the selfie stick. Here we are with a few of The Yankee’s Study Abroad students:

Downstairs, some of the things that Fortnum and Mason sells. We got souvenirs for family:

Tomorrow, we’re going to meet some of the local media. Should be a lot of fun!

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