Friday 31 May 2013

Greenwich

Decided to go to Greenwich today. The weather forecast said cool, damp, but improving! Spot on Bureau of Meteorology!!! It started off cool and damp in the morning but by 12.00 the sun was starting to break through. Hooray!

We went to Westminster Pier and paid for tickets to Greenwich. We left the pier at 11.30 and arrived at 12.30. A lovely trip.

Saw Boris Johnson launching an around the world attempt by a clipper crew. Lots of press, and us.

Visited the new Naval Visitors Centre. Fantastic place. Lots of interactive displays and great info.
We then went up to the Royal Observatory, but, shock/horror you have to pay to get in. Seeing as the only reason one goes to the Royal Observatory is to look at the Date Line, it seemed excessive, so we didn't.

We walked back down to the Maritime Museum, again more displays that they would like you to pay for, but still some good free ones.

Had a look at the Cutty Sark. Restored since the fire, but now a large charge to view . We viewed it from the outside only. Did spot some pirates drinking in the pub next door. I hope their was no hijacking being planned.

Returned to Westminster Pier at about 6.00pm and took the Tube back to the hotel.

A lovely day. The sun came out, there was NO rain, skies were blue, just gorgeous!
Had a fab lunch in the Museum Restaurant. All in all a very good day!!



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  1. Unknown31 May 2013 at 18:30

    Another action packed day. I am enjoying the armchair travel. Love the pirates enjoying a pint.....also loving your food shots, but tell us what it is. It looked yum and very upmarket.
    Glad the sun came out for your river cruise.
    Xx

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  2. Unknown31 May 2013 at 22:46

    I reckon that's pretty much what Benja and I did when we were there...!! Almost the same photos and all....!!!! Looks like Great gran is overwhelmed by her lunch though, good to see her making friends with the local wild life ha ha...
    Enjoy, enjoy enjoy....
    PS Can you pretty pleas stop calling me at 3am Melbourne time unless its an emergency...

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  3. Unknown31 May 2013 at 23:56

    Keep calling David whenever you like, after all you are his Mum & Grandma! Sooo pleased the sun has finally appeared. We must be on reverse universes, as we've the most rain for June 1st for about a squillion years. Remember to get serving folk to take pics of you both, otherwise what's the point of being wealthy antipodean ladies doing the Grand Tour?

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