We made our way to St. Paul's today, and were able to get in. We used our "student" status to our advantage today :) Along with our ticket, we got a free "supertour" which we thought everyone would be at! Only about 7 people showed up though. Everyone else was taking the audio guide, which was basically an ipod with an audio tour on it... boring! Our tour guide was way more fun than any audio guide, and we got to go more places that the regular people couldn't. We got to go to a spiral staircase that scenes from Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes were filmed, which was super cool. (I'm all about Harry Potter fun facts here!!!!). It was so amazing to be inside such an old and large church! After the tour, we climbed up to the dome. 528 steps to the top! Once to the top, we saw all of London! (seriously! I need to figure pictures out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Very exhausting.
After St. Paul's, we walked across the Millennium Bridge (also featured in Harry Potter), and saw Shakespeare's Globe Theater. We're too cheap, so we didn't go in or get a tour. So back to the tube station we go! We then went to the Victoria and Albert Museum, which had over 4 miles of corridors of stuff. We started with a tour, but the lady was soooooooo slow talking about things for well past what was necessary. So we left that tour a little early and consulted our trusty Rick for suggestions to see. I found some exhibits I want to see, only to find out they're both closed until next year :(
So we found Da Vinci's notebook and a bed for 7. Then we went home. It's amazing how a day of sightseeing can tire you out! I do have to point out that I. Love. London's. Public. Transportation. Seriously, all we have to do is hop on the tube, find a seat (if possible) and read my kindle. So nice. We get off 2 blocks from the house and it's so convenient. Once again, we're tired and probably heading to bed soon. Just watching some more British TV. We can't stop laughing. So funny.
Still planning out tomorrow, but hopefully I'll have figured the picture thing out. Hope all is well!
I totally agree with you about London's transportation system: it's the best! I raved about it for weeks after coming back from Europe. Sadly Rome's is a bit sketchier. I'm so glad you're having an amazing time! I can't wait to hear about it in person in a few weeks :)
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