A Weekend in London

We've already experienced 4 seasons of weather in 48 hours in London.  There were incredible gales here yesterday - wind and rain that made Chicago look calm.  But then last night it cleared up, and today was warm and sunny, except for tonight when it got cold again.  Oh well, one doesn't come to London for the weather.

Yesterday we went to the Tate Modern Museum, which was great, and then walked across the Thames (through the gale) on the Millenium Bridge and went to St. Pauls Cathedral, which was amazing.  Such history there, and a really beautiful place.  The crypt was very interesting; lots of famous Britons are buried and commemorated there.

Last night we saw La Cage aux Folles, which was really great, and then went out for pizza after.

Today we took the train out to Reading to see Scott and Wendy, and spent the day with them and their 2 dogs: Harley and Roxy, English Springer Spaniel siblings, who are 1 1/2 years old.  They are adorable, and we took them for a long walk in a park.  It was so beauiful!  The afternoon light, the clouds, the trees and meadows, the small rivers, and the birds made it look like a landscape painting you see in a museum.  Really memorable.  Then Scott cooked us a "proper English Sunday Supper": roast beef, veggies, yorkshire pudding and bravy, and potatoes roasted in goose fat!  Yum!!!

Then we took the train home, and now it's time for bed.

Tomorrow it's time to do more touring in London - probably the Tower of London to start the day, and then we'll see.

This is a great city!  The people are so nice, and it is so easy to get around on the Underground.  Our hotel is a 2 minute walk from 2 different stations.

Cheers!