{"id":58,"date":"2007-03-26T20:13:00","date_gmt":"2007-03-26T20:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wjimhudson.com\/?p=58"},"modified":"2007-03-26T20:13:00","modified_gmt":"2007-03-26T20:13:00","slug":"2007326our-third-day-in-london-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wjimhudson.com\/?p=58","title":{"rendered":"Our third day in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

On day 3, we made our way to the London Eye. I would highly recommend booking your \u201cflight time\u201d in advance. Even in March, the line for those without reservations was quite long. We were able to walk right on after picking up our tickets and enjoyed the 30 minute ride hundreds of feet above the Thames. The view is spectacular. You can easily see from Parliament (almost directly below you) up to St. Pauls and beyond. We were also blessed with a beautiful sunny spring day \u2014 always something to be thankful for in London.<\/p>\n

\"London\"Jim,\"Looking\"Looking<\/p>\n

The observation capsules are large (ours had about 15 people inside, and it was not close to capacity) with a large bench in the middle for those in your party with tired feet. The ride is so smooth and gentle, you don\u2019t even feel like you are moving. Be sure to smile as your capsule begins descending \u2013 you can collect a souvenir photo of your party when you exit.<\/p>\n

\"Jim,\"Becky,\"Whitehall\"\/\"Big\"Big\"Globe\"\/\"London\"HMS\"Tower\"Millenium\"Big<\/p>\n

We had lunch at a counter lunch shop across the street \u2014 more traditional foods like Shepherd\u2019s Pie and mushy peas. I\u2019ve been hearing the Kaiser Chiefs song, \u201cRuby,\u201d everywhere here. I think that is going to become my unofficial theme song for this trip. Our afternoon was spent taking a boat tour on the Thames. After boarding not far from the London Eye, we floated past Scotland Yard, Parliament, St. Pauls, Tower Bridge, the Globe, and many other monuments. After the tour we picked up our tickets and headed back to the hotel to change and make dinner in time for the play in the West End.<\/p>\n

\"Karen\"Equus\"\/\"Is<\/p>\n

We had a quick bit in T.G.I. Fridays near Picadilly Circus. Then it was off to see the play Equus (the production starring Dan Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame). Radcliffe did a great job, and you forget instantly that you are watching the actor who played the boy wizard. The real highlight of the play for me, however, was Richard Griffiths (also from Harry Potter). Griffiths had a great stage presence, and commanded your attention. Granted we were only in the fourth row, orchestra center, so the seats were also amazing.<\/p>\n

After the play we had a few drinks at the hotel bar. A word of experience for you here, London is expensive, especially when drinking. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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