This week has put my plan to finish my 'Must Do' list into high gear. Monday Trace and I went to see 'Billy Elliot,' the new and v. popular musical verision of one of my favorite movies. This was one of the two shows ('Mary Poppins' being the other) that I really wanted to see before I left London (and the first of the two for me to actually see). It was amazing, hilarious, and just really well done. Tuesday, GP and I went to see Jeremy Iron's new play 'Embers,' a good story and ecellent acting. Wednesday I went to the National Gallery (yes, again) and did a lot of the bits left that I hadn't seen yet before heading to my last BUNAC pub meet. Thursday, Morgan, Trace, Robin, and I went to High Tea at the Ritz. From so many books and people, it was something that you have to do, even though it's a bit pricey. They were right. The Ritz itself was a bit smaller than we expected, but for 34 pounds we got unlimited sandwiches, scones, pastries, and tea and also a complimentary glass of champagne (usually 14 quid on it's own!). We ate soooo much, but just kept going since it was all so good. Towards the end we were all a bit wired after so much sugar and caffine topped with a glass of oh-so-tasty champagne. After tea, we decided we needed exercise after so much food, so we walked through Green Park and over to Buckingham Palace before catching the tube again. Friday, I went to the British Museum and then back to have an early night before heading to York and the Peak District the next morning.
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I wrote this a long time ago and haven't had time to finish it. I'll be updating this when I get back to the US or when I find fast internet for cheap somewhere on the continent. I'll be adding the rest of this post and my last week in London. Sorry for the delay!
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