After a few late nights - and the team getting a bit tired - we got exactly what we wanted.....a sleep in.....well a 7:30 start anyway!!! It was another beautiful day in old London town, there were a lot of smiles, but no sights of frowns....as we gathered our things and headed to Merv....careful of cars - so we did not swerve....ok - apologise.....poetry stopping ;)
We arrived at our beautiful destination - Hampton Court Palace - home of William VIII - immediately struck by the size and stature of the building. The brick work was fantastic as we entered the gates - staring at this fantastic building.
Guided by Malcolm, Tony & the electronic headset (most informative) we made our way through the palace, taking in all the information that we possibly could. Standing in the main hall - and taking it all in - you learn to appreciate the skills that these people had early on (especially with the tools they were using).
Moving throughout the palace, we experienced a range of rooms and sights, from the Georgian rooms, to the Wolsey rooms and even the kitchens, before setting our sights upon the wonderful gardens that surrounded the buildings. Being outside, we all took as many pictures as we could - hoping to find the next "desktop background" for our home PC's....
Then if was off for a beautiful lunch - at the local across the road. Sitting in the local - with a magnificent view of the river Thames - we enjoyed a variety of meals - as well as the odd FOSTERS lager......
Having a blast.......till next time....
P.S. Here's a pic of Merv exchanging banners with Mill Hill Club president Michael
3 comments:
Hi Merv,
What a wonderful time you are having. Ray was dissappointed that you didn't vist Sherlock Holmes at Baker Street!!! Remember our story - Ray spent many hours exloring this wonderful museum.
Take care and keep enjoying.
Also impressed that you went to Lords - Luv Jeanette and Ray xxx
Hi Dad (Merv) number 1 son here. I've been logging on every day to get your updates and mum told me how to add a comment, Yes Mum told me. Sounds like your having a ball, Rach flew down to Melb today, got a ticket for the grand final. Our buyers got finance approved today so settlement will go through on Thursday, What a relief. I wouldn't expect you lost a Julius Marlow at Lords but did you at least break out the keys? Anyway keep the updates coming and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Luv Dave & Rach
HI Team trust your still on cloud nine and I hope getting lots of pictures,the big game tomorrow so hope it doesn't rain too much. I hope you get to see the game as Kira would really enjoy that seeing as her team is playing and I hope will be the winners. Really enjoying reading your comments of your daily outings, they just get better every day don't they.
How was the London eye trust it was a nice clear day for you.Well keep having fun will watch for more with gteat interest. Love Kay. x
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