Day 1 (half day)
We started early in York with a direct train to London:
Haha, no offence, but English trains are so far from matching Japanese trains
It was a really interesting visit, despite half the museum being closed, which meant I had to go back a few days later. But wait, the day was not over yet, it was just about time for me to head over to the ministry of sound to go see andrew rayel who happened to be playing that night.
Day 2
After not quite enough sleep, I got up and headed over to the British Museum, another awesome museum that kept me busy from open to close (10:00 to 17:30). After the british museum, I went to check out Tate Modern. Honestly, except for the views from the top of the building, it was a bit of a waste: Given the Tate Modern wasn't that good, I had just enough time to go to the theatre district and go catch a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. I had mixed feelings about it. It was interesting in some ways, but boring and too long in others:
theatre seats were also most small and uncomfortable
Day 3
We started from our hotel and took a quick bus ride to the Sherlock Holmes museum. Honestly, we went because it was in the list of recommended things, but it was a waste for us since we haven't read the books:
people send him letters from around the world
Day 4
The next morning, went to St Paul's Cathedral, because it opens early (08:30) while everyone else seems lazy in England/London and opens at 10:00 (a bit earlier if you're lucky). Very nice cathedral, interesting crypt with famous people burried there, and a cool climb to the top. For some reason another place that thought it would make sense to disallow pictures, sigh... Next, we walked to the Tower of London, which thankfully was not too busy on a monday (some other days have stupid lines to get in). Interesting castle to visit, many displays:
got to see the other crown jewels
multiple tours and performances
they had beafeaters giving tours of the monument
Day 5
I started early by going to Tate Britain. It was all right, but nothing beyond that. Maybe worth 1H for me: More things to see that day (on separate pages):City Views
Since I have a fair amount of city view shots from bridges and higher buildings, I thought I'd put them all together, here: City Views from bridges: From higher up:
Day 6, trip home
Our last day was just a trip to the airport, and enjoy the indeed worth to visit Virgin Lounge, which had food, cocktails and smoothies to order of course, but also a hairdresser, pool table, terrace with view, and more. The lounge was much better than the plane, which while not uncomfortable, was dated: