Notte Family Adventures

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Cinderella's slipper?

Found this shoe along the street. Looks like Prince Charming has to wait. It doesn't fit yet!

After finding our super-conveniently located apartment (just a few blocks from Victoria Station!), we did a quick turn around--literally! We walked back to Victoria and hopped aboard the previously mentioned Hop on Nod off bus. The experience was a good entry for us to get an overview of the city but I'm not sure we would recommend it otherwise.

We stopped at the London Eye for a half hour ride and great views of the city. With soft serve ice cream that was presented to us after it had been hung upside down, we people watched for a bit. We were in an area next to the Eye where there were several "living statues." It was pretty interesting to watch from the sidelines--the enthrallment of visitors and the absolute stillness of the statues. Then one by one they went off duty and packed up. As Adelaide said, it totally ruined the mystique!

Our bus tour included a river cruise so we hopped aboard and saw the sights along the Thames. Our guide mentioned that Tower Bridge would be opening in the next several minutes so we walked over. We were right up front on the bridge. This got mixed reviews with some thinking it no more exciting than the Cut at home and others thinking it pretty cool to see this renown bridge in action! A full afternoon considering our day of travel!

Hop on Nod Off

We began our vacation on the Hop on Hop off bus which all jet lagged tourists seem to take. We got in all the highlights and even stayed out until 9 pm local time! Must have been those naps between iconic sights. More soon...