Day One

Got up early and went wandering. Was heading in direction of London Eye, saw lots of police around and asked what was going on. They looked at me like I was from another planet, which basically I was! They said parliament was going into state (or something) and would I like to see the Queen? So I said yes, they told me to come back at 11 and they’d save me a place. So I went on the London Eye (awesome!), saw Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and wandered around that area. Got back to spot at 11 where they’d put a big cone to save a place for me – so nice! So got to see her ride past and took pics. Headed off to Madame Tussaud’s which I really enjoyed – thought most of the figures were really good. Then went to London Dungeon which was ok. Walked home via the tower Bridge – amazing as it was getting dark (4.30pm!) and such a thrill. Met Rhys (friend from NZ) for dinner – enjoyed a nice flash French restaurant, then wandered around through Chinatown and down Regent St. He then taught me how to ride the tube – yay – such a thrill (so easy!).