this is one of my fav british things. we hear it all day long as we ride on the tube. its much more proper than us english. we would say "hey - look out for that big hole" "mind the gap" sounds better.
it is raining in london. we got a bit wet today. still trying to warm up. but all of the proper british tea is helping with that.
went to the tower of london and saw the crown jewels. impressive.
we saw the ravens at the tower. the superstition says that if the ravens ever leave the tower of london that the crown will fall and britain with it. i am happy to report that all is still well with the crown and britain. since they clip the wings of the ravens they probably don't have to worry too much.
the tower bridge is amazing.
then there is big ben. hello big ben! and the london eye. and a red double decker bus!
and the westminster abbey.
we also saw st. paul's cathedral. i didn't take any pics though. we walked around london city proper which is all these small side streets with pubs and small shops.
and tonight is going to be epic! we are watching proper football! for you crazy people on the other side of the big lake - that would be soccer. england is playing montenegro. go england! God save the queen! we are also drinking proper beer. so much properness - love it!!
My favorite coffee mug is my "mind the gap" mug with the underground symbol. I got it at the airport as I left London with my last few pounds I had on me. Everytime I have coffee I hear that ladies voice from the tube "mind the gap between the train and the platform." Not sure if the lady is saying that at each stop anymore since the last time I was there for more than a day was 15 years ago... I so need an extended visit to England!
ReplyDelete-Jessica Henthorne (I'm so jealous you get to travel like this!)