Hi again. Its Sat 23 Feb ( an early start today at 8 am ) and time to update our blog. Yet again it is a cloudy and grey overcast day as I write. June has now been here almost 2 weeks and is enjoying the place.
Last Saturday after finishing the blog we headed off to Inner London at around midday after stocking up our Oyster cards and getting some money. Stopped off at the London Bridge exit on the underground and cruised by the Borough markets before walking along the banks of the Thames ( Bankside ) and checking out the Golden Hinde ( Francis Drakes ship )
The exhibition was closed but we saw his ship and cruised further to the Shakespeare Globe ( reconstructed shakespeare theatre of old times ) which was a truly fascinating and absorbing experience seeing the exhibition of Shakesepeare's era, the clothes for his plays and how the Globe was reconstructed before booking a tour at 1.30 pm of the Globe theatre, which meant we had to flag the rugby trip I had planned. Once the tour was completed we cruised along the Thames taking a few photos before heading back to Greenwich.
Last Saturday after finishing the blog we headed off to Inner London at around midday after stocking up our Oyster cards and getting some money. Stopped off at the London Bridge exit on the underground and cruised by the Borough markets before walking along the banks of the Thames ( Bankside ) and checking out the Golden Hinde ( Francis Drakes ship )
The exhibition was closed but we saw his ship and cruised further to the Shakespeare Globe ( reconstructed shakespeare theatre of old times ) which was a truly fascinating and absorbing experience seeing the exhibition of Shakesepeare's era, the clothes for his plays and how the Globe was reconstructed before booking a tour at 1.30 pm of the Globe theatre, which meant we had to flag the rugby trip I had planned. Once the tour was completed we cruised along the Thames taking a few photos before heading back to Greenwich.
Yet again there were delays and a change of route was needed and onto special Buses before we arrived back at our unit and a cuppa tea. We decided to go to a movie in Greenwich ( The Bucket List ) at 8 pm to round out our day.
Sunday was our changing of the Guards day. The day dawned a sunny one ( yeah ) and it sure bought people out n about so off we went to see some Royal stuff. It was an early start arriving at St James park at 9.30 am and then at 10 am we checked out the horse guards at Whitehall and snapped a few photos before we walked up to Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards at 11.30 am outside her majestry's residence. These events are normally on alternative days but both were on today so that was good.
We next checked out Hyde Park ( a large Royal park ) which meant more walking and seeing some statues along the way and stopping off for a coffee at the Lido ( a small cafe in the park ) where we happened upon Richard Read and his partner. ( Richard is from New Plymouth. He's been here 15 yrs and is the son of Norm Read the famous walker )
We had a good ol chat for an hour or so before continuing on to see Dianna's memorial fountain ( where water flows both sides in an architectual design ) before deciding that we would cruise back and see if we could book into a tour of London which we'd seen cruising around earlier. We got on the underground to save our weary legs and went to Green park and booked a tour at 4 pm. By now it was starting to get cold ( and I mean cold ) but we still sat on the upper deck for this 2 and a half hour tour of London by Bus.
Sunday was our changing of the Guards day. The day dawned a sunny one ( yeah ) and it sure bought people out n about so off we went to see some Royal stuff. It was an early start arriving at St James park at 9.30 am and then at 10 am we checked out the horse guards at Whitehall and snapped a few photos before we walked up to Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards at 11.30 am outside her majestry's residence. These events are normally on alternative days but both were on today so that was good.
We next checked out Hyde Park ( a large Royal park ) which meant more walking and seeing some statues along the way and stopping off for a coffee at the Lido ( a small cafe in the park ) where we happened upon Richard Read and his partner. ( Richard is from New Plymouth. He's been here 15 yrs and is the son of Norm Read the famous walker )
We had a good ol chat for an hour or so before continuing on to see Dianna's memorial fountain ( where water flows both sides in an architectual design ) before deciding that we would cruise back and see if we could book into a tour of London which we'd seen cruising around earlier. We got on the underground to save our weary legs and went to Green park and booked a tour at 4 pm. By now it was starting to get cold ( and I mean cold ) but we still sat on the upper deck for this 2 and a half hour tour of London by Bus.
A great tour seeing all the main parts of London and we will do this again I reckon. Our hands and face were quite cold as we departed for home having decided that we'd seen enough for one day and a cuppa tea was what was needed to warm us up and some tucker along the way at Victoria Station. It was Sunday evening so it was time to relax.
Monday - Friday ( 18 Feb - 22 Feb ) has been a regular teaching week for me which we decided was to be a chill out week for us. My classess are going well and my students are, I believe learning. I am pleased with their progress. They seem happy enough and I am getting good rapport and seeing some smiling faces which is great.
Monday - Friday ( 18 Feb - 22 Feb ) has been a regular teaching week for me which we decided was to be a chill out week for us. My classess are going well and my students are, I believe learning. I am pleased with their progress. They seem happy enough and I am getting good rapport and seeing some smiling faces which is great.
I wanted June to see some of the outlying suburbs for orientation purposes ( Bus routes ) since Greenwich is not really a shopping area so after school one day we had a look at Charlton and their shopping centres as well as Lewisham but were not tempted to purchase. June has been out to see a nursing home in Blackheath and filled out an appl form. I did some rugby coaching at Blackheath on Tues evening. June has had a good look around Greenwich, has seen my classroom where I work, had lunch in our cafetaria and we also visited the 02 Millenium Dome in North Greenwich and saw the movie National Treasure. Last night ( Friday ) we saw another movie in Greenwich ( There will be Blood ) Today we will be out n about around London.
The weather will dictate what we do but it should be another weekend with new adventures and experiences. Will probably see Blackheath play footie this afternoon and more of London on Sunday. The photos. Well I am still unable to report as yet that June can have access to the computers for downloading some of our photos to this blog but I am still working on that issue.
Thats it for now. Cheers until next time. cya Kevin and June.
The weather will dictate what we do but it should be another weekend with new adventures and experiences. Will probably see Blackheath play footie this afternoon and more of London on Sunday. The photos. Well I am still unable to report as yet that June can have access to the computers for downloading some of our photos to this blog but I am still working on that issue.
Thats it for now. Cheers until next time. cya Kevin and June.
2 comments:
Hey Kevin, your blog continues to make me feel very homesick and jealous. Here are some thoughts on things to do that you haven't yet.
Do the museums, most are free. Favourite would be the Science Museum which is just fantastic, the Natural History (next door) is great too. The Victoria & Albert is good. The Tate Modern is fantastic and always thought provoking. The National Portrait Gallery has and interesting sounding exhibition of photography at the moment (Vanity Fair covers).
You should also head over to Brick Lane, one if my favourite places in London for a really authentic curry. Sunday morning is when to go when the market is on and if you don't want curry you could always have a fantastic bagel from the all night bavgel bakery. A quick day trip by train would be Southend, once home to the longest pier in the world. The train will take you through Basildon (where I was born and lived till I was 18) and if you want shopping that's the place. You could even drop in on my Dad!
Happy travelling.
hi dad, still sounding like great times, why dosent mum just come with you next time your writing the blog and she can show you how to upload some photos...?
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