Full day of sightseeing including Westminster Abbey, Thames river cruise, Changing of the Guard, and the Tower of London. Very hot today, and we are all wearing out our shoes and cameras. Part of our day was spent with the world's greatest bus driver. His prowess behind the wheel was something to behold as he maneuvered a full size motor coach around central London with Mario Andretti-like moves.
Around supper time the group split up, with some heading off for some shopping and the players heading to the Wapping Tae Kwon-do School to train with some Brits. We were well received by Ms. Campbell (5th Dan). Lovely lady with great students. We trained an hour with little people, then an hour with adults.
One of my days' highlights was meeting a little seven year old girl named Marena. She was my training partner, and what a sweetheart she was. The photo below is her and her twin brother. We had a great visit and talked about being a twin (I have twin six year olds). After the training session some of the members took us out for a pint at the local pub. Really fun time making some new friends. The Wapping TKD club was most hospitable. We look forward to seeing some of them this weekend. Amanda Grouette achieved rock star status, handing out Canada pins to the littles.
In some of the photos and videos below, you will notice a little stuffed animal. His name is Rufus, and he belongs to my son Carter (6). He asked me to take him along unless I got lonely. He is having a great time, Carter! Rufus even made a guest appearance in the changing of the guard video. Check out the youtube link too.
The glass pillow in the photo below is the actual spot where Ann Boleyn's head was chopped off by Henry the 8th. Our guide did a nice little mime of that using Jenae Torscher as Anne!
You also might see a little cut out man named Flat Stanley, whom we have renamed "Flat Bastard." Amanda is helping a family friend with a school project by having him in some photos too. Tomorrow night I plan to give other travellers access to the blog too, so they can add their experiences as well. Anyone at the pub around 10 can join in the fun.
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