Borough Market and more!

When we last left you we were headed to Shakespeare's Globe Theater where we caught one of the last tours before the afternoon performance (whew, hurrah, yes!).  The actors were actually rehearsing on stage during our tour (King John commemorating the Magna Carta). The tour itself focused on the Globe and not much on Shakespeare. The recreated theater was a dream of Sam Wanamaker, an American who could not believe there  was only a plaque commemorating it. We learned of how some of Shakespeare's lines referred directly to the the Globe as well as how many terms came to be (drag queen--a young teen actor dressed for a female role whose skirts dragged behind him). It was a fun and interesting stop.

We timed our day so we could eat at the Borough Market which had been recommended by multiple people. What fun! It was a hopping place and we had delicious meals including Indian as well as venison and boar!

A cross over London Bridge and off to the Tower of London. Meh. Our time could have been better spent. Too much emphasis on the drama even with the Yeoman Warder's tour.

Our final stop was a pass by Buckingham Palace. You can't go to London without seeing that! Off to Salisbury tomorrow.