London 11.11.2012

Back on the train today, this time to Greenwich. The main reason for our visit is that John wanted to see the Cutty Sark, the Clipper Ship that was built specifically for the Tea Trade between China and London. Within 5 years the Suez Canal had opened and sailing ships were not able to use it, so instead the ships were used for the Wool Trade between Australia and London. Unfortunately, our time here was limited and we caught the ferry back to Westminster. We thought that by 1.30 the Remembrance Day Parade would be over and things would be back to normal in the city ! WRONG Remembrance Day here in London issue lot bigger than in Australia - much more like our ANZAC Day. The. buses were all still being re routed , so we were a little confused as to where to catch the bus to the British Museum. After walking way too far (for my legs) we ended up catching the underground to somewhere close to the museum, and after being given the wrong directions and again walking too far, we eventually made it. Some of the amazing things in the museum are the Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, the relics of the Sutton Hoo, the Viking Burial ship. From the museum we headed for Camden Town Markets on the off chance that I could replace an earring I bought there 2 1/2 yrs ago, and lost in the Lakes District 3 weeks ago. To our surprise - I was able to buy the exact earrings:) John bought a beautiful leather notebook with handmade paper. After a quick look around we were back on the bus in the direction of Harrods to see the Christmas window display, mainly Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Rapunzel, Pocahontas even Tinker Bell was there ! It was just amazing and well worth the trip back to the city. Unfortunately the Department store itself was just closing.