Just for the Record, for the last three days we have (both) slept in to at least 8:00 a.m.  I will miss this luxury, but we certainly are enjoying it while it lasts.  After another Incredible breakfast, we head out to see just a few more sites of this fascinating city.  We took a quick trip on the original line of the World’s Oldest Subway (1863).

First stop, hot nuts on the steps leading to The Tower of London, where Jerry spent a moment with Julius Caesar Augustus.We circled the outer wall of the moat,keeping an eye on the archer (shout out to Mark)admiring the wire sculptures representing some of the many wild animals that provided a layer of protection for the royals of years past.  Fun Fact: In the 1800’s the remaining animals were moved to the World’s Oldest Zoo (London Zoo-remember the Giraffes?).

We joined a tour led by the fabulously funny, Jim,a member of the Sovereign’s Body Guard of the Yeoman Warder Extraordinary (i.e.: a very entertaining tour guide).  He told of the Bloody Tower, the Ravens that are both the life blood and curse of the White Tower  and showed us the original Watergate, 

There were tall castle walls, more animals, gallows and the magnifieienct Crown Jewels.  Thought the timing clever to first tell of the hundreds of decapitations and then advise you NOT to take pictures of the Jewels…..duly noted.  We did manage the obligatory photo with a Beefeaterand a few more of inside the castle walls.

We ended up at the foot of The Tower London for more picture taking.  Walking through 700 years of history had worked up quiet a thirst and hunger.  Rested and re-fortified, we continued along Queen’s Walk enjoying the views across The River Thames   walking past the quiet unremarkable looking, but Internationally famous London Bridge.  

The various layers of architecture from a several centuries was as varied and interesting as the people that stroll the London streets.  We hopped on a bus for a quick ride to Trafalgar Square, regrettably shrouded in tents set up for the weekend’s festivities.

We’ve enjoyed immensely three days of gorgeous weather, quite atypical.  Tomorrow is calling for torrential rains and flooding; and though that does not seem like good biking weather, we think it best to separate the boys as well as not over stay our welcome from our glorious host and hostess.  We will miss our evenings with you, Morgan and Julie, as well as all the wine we shared; hope to make it back to you in a couple of months.