Mind of the Gap

Mind the gap! Today was an awesome day. It was full of information and excitement. Today we all met together early in the morning in order to catch the tube to see Isabel, our tour guide. She was awesome. She was full of information and excitement. We left an hour early in order to make sure we got there on time. Thus, we got there 45 minutes early which was good. I'd rather be early and not miss anything.  Our first tour was of St. Paul Cathedral. This was very beautiful. I loved it.  We were not allowed to take pictures of the inside so I will be left only with mental memories.  The best part of the tour was the whispering wall. This was almost to the top of the cathedral. If one were to whisper on one side another person on the opposite side could hear them. You would have to do it, to actually believe me if you were to actually see it. It took a long walk up but it was worth it. After leaving the cathedral we went to the ye Old Cheshire Pub. It was one of the best meals I've had here so far. Yes, it was Mac & cheese but it was very good. A lot of people around me also had this meal and I heard no complaints. This was a first!!!!! After leaving the pub we headed toward to Westminster Abbey. Yet again another beautiful place. Before entering we all took great photographs of Big Ben. Big Ben is not really the tower but rather the large bell at the top. There's a fun fact for you. Once inside the building we split into two groups. The nurses and the other people. I was with the other people. We stayed with Isabel. Once again we were not allowed to take pictures inside the building. This is rather annoying but I I could understand why people are not allowed to after visiting the building. Once inside the building we walked over several graves. These graves were from very famous people and very rich people. My favorite being from a science background was the tombstone of Sir Issac Newton.  I had no idea he was buried here. Many famous kings and queens have had their coronation here in this building. If I remember correctly everyone from William the conqueror on had this done here.  After leaving this fabulous church the guys did a little bit of shopping at Harrods. One of us, managed to buy a couple of things there at a low price. This was due to e fact that it is sale time there and this is the only time of the year that there is a sale there. However, we did get lost first but we found our way without getting directions. Getting directions seems to be a popular theme with the ladies... After leaving Harrods we went to meet up with others for Mexican food. I personally loved it and I think others would agree with me. I had a beef burrito with habanero peppers. Boy was that spicy. My mouth was on fire!!!!! But it was very good. I would recommend the restaurant to everyone that likes Mexican.  So overall it was a great day. Tomorrow is our day off and I think some of us are going to e British Museum and then doing some more shopping. This is followed by seeing Cirque de Solei, I think that is how you spell it... I've see a few state side and they were very good. So I expect nothing less. After that show at 3:30 I have no idea what me and the gang will get into. I guess we will find out tomorrow... I miss my family and friends and I will see you all very soon. 
Cheers!
Seth / Chas