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Just checking in, to say that I had an excellent time with some excellent people at Writerconuk in Coventry, and am now having a few days with D-d in London.

We are staying close to the Natural History Museum, in a rather nice hotel. Last night, as I'd just travelled down from Coventry and D-d had been at a wedding on Saturday, flown in on Sunday morning and met up with her friend from uni before coming to the hotel, we ate in the hotel - and were truly stuffed.

This morning we had a light breakfast and then walked over to Kensington Palace - we had free tickets from our hotel - and it was excellent. Apart from the usual exhibits there was a special one of clothes belonging to The Queen, Princess Margaret, and Dead Di. There will be pictures....

D-d decided to explore Kensington Gardens - I decided to spend a little time in the Natural History Museum, especially to see the portrait of Alfred Russell Wallace who is now given his rightful place beside Darwin. But there was almost a 1 hour queue to get in - so I'm afraid I didn't bother!

We are going to have afternoon tea in a few minutes and then pause, briefly, before walking to the Royal Albert Hall to see 2 proms - prom number 39, Holst, Nishat Khan, and Vaughn Williams, and then prom 40 - the Six Music prom, featuring Cerys Matthews, Laura Marling, and The Stranglers.

I'll report back.... but it might not be until Wednesday, as tomorrow's plan looks to be The Churchill Rooms, The Banqueting House (where Charles First was beheaded) - and we are going to the theatre to see Matilde.

Date: 12/08/2013 04:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thismaz.livejournal.com
Sounds like a very enjoyable plan. Have fun! I'm sure you will.

Date: 12/08/2013 04:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brutti-ma-buoni.livejournal.com
Pfft natural history museum. Go to the V&A! Assuming your feet can take it, mind. Sounds like a packed programme, especially if you're as sleepy as I feel today...

Date: 12/08/2013 04:18 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] kazzy-cee.livejournal.com
Queues are the bane of the summer in London....

Sounds like a fun time will be had :D

Date: 12/08/2013 05:07 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] shirebound
*waves*

Date: 12/08/2013 06:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pondhopper.livejournal.com
I've never seen a queue at the Natural History Museum. Is there some sort of special exhibit going on or is it just summer and tourist city there? But you were next door to the V&A! I love that place more than any other in London.
:)
The Banqueting House is very interesting and they give a good guided tour. Enjoy!

Now you've made me long to be in London again which I will be soon enough.

I'm glad you had a good time at Writerconuk.

Date: 12/08/2013 06:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ayinhara.livejournal.com
We love London, but have not been there in 23 years. Actually we have not been on your side of the pond in the same number of years.

I hope that you will report on writerconuk.

Date: 12/08/2013 10:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] estelcontar1.livejournal.com
I see you had a great time at Writerconuk, and are having a blast with D-d in London. Enjoy!

When I'm in London, I usually stay at the same hotel, a very nice one too which is also close to the Natural History Museum. I like staying in South Kensington.

Date: 12/08/2013 11:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nutmeg3.livejournal.com
I made a point of going to the Natural History Museum when I was in London a bunch of years ago. I just loved it. The building alone is amazing.

Date: 13/08/2013 10:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] azalaisdep.livejournal.com
Have a great time! The Banqueting House is stunning, and the War Rooms are fascinating and bizarre (these days I'd probably expect the Doctor or a Dalek to appear round a corner...)

Gosh, I haven't been to a Prom for years. Were you in the arena or did you have proper-posh-seats?

A reason to visit York after London

Date: 14/08/2013 11:52 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] keswindhover.livejournal.com
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-23694990

Looks interesting.

I am jealous of your Proms - haven't got my act together sufficiently to see even one.

Date: 15/08/2013 11:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bojojoti.livejournal.com
Bojojr and Bumberjean have decided to vacation in London next. The biggest problem they are facing is how to cull down their wishlist to something doable!

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