The queen addressed parliament this morning, but since we weren't officially invited, we were not able to attend. Our plane was a bit late, but the car was there for us and the sun came out as well.
Price shock is one thing that really hits you when you order a simple cup of soup and coffee. 17 pounds translates into almost $25. We will definitely look for alternative venues--and have a few in mind already.
Selfridges has an amazing display of goods. The shoe section makes Nordstrom's look meager and perhaps even Bergdorf's can't compete. 7-8 inches stiletto heels, heavy boots with silver studs that seemed to weigh 5 pounds, shoes with bunnies instead of heels, etc. I neglected to take some photos so may have to return to do so.
The driver chatted us up the entire time and so we had his viewpoint on Cameron and Obama as well as Maggie, the Ice Queen.
Some observations--lots of people from the Middle East, very integrated cultural scene, many people out and about. Still having trouble getting theatre tickets, but hopefully something will turn up.
Off to take a much needed shower.
Miss those opinionated taxi drivers too! In DC the taxi drivers barely speak English. Not to mention the shoes...
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