Galway, My way: Adventures in Ireland: The last of London

The next day in London was fairly uneventful (in some ways). We woke up, went to the same pub as the day before, and had a hearty breakfast again. And that is where John and I stayed for the next 11 hours! His friends left in the morning, and my friends came in throughout the day. One of my friends is doing her masters in London, so she stopped by, as well as some of my friends from the university where I studied last spring.

It was a really nice day, despite the lack of activity. I enjoyed catching up with people that I haven't seen in years while enjoying some Pimms (my new favorite drink!!!).

After stumbling back to our hostel and getting a semi-restful nights sleep, John and I checked out and decided to go to Buckingham Palace (since I didn't get there when I lived in London). We stumbled upon a free walking tour on the way, so we joined it and walked around London for the next three hours! It was so much nicer than a bus tour because we could go at our own pace, stop and take pictures and really get up close to things. Also, our tour guide was FANTASTIC! He was very charismatic, and the best part: he loves ketchup as much as I do!

The tour started at the Wellington Arch, and went to Buckingham Palace (where we got to see some of the changing of the guard!), Clarence House (where Prince Charles and the Princes live), St. James Palace, Churchhill's War rooms, the horse grounds, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

After the tour we went for lunch at a pub, where we got a discount from being on the tour! Had a great fish and chips to finish off a great weekend in London!

We caught our flight home somewhat on time, so that was progress. The best part of the flight home was that John was wearing a Penn State t-shirt and some Americans yelled "WE ARE!" at him. He was completely shocked, but I covered him with a hearty "PENN STATE!". He's learned his lesson and knows how to properly respond now :)