soapdragon Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Did you take tea supplies back then? I like mine milky too esp Earl Grey (which you are supposed to take with lemon so I am clearly a Philistine!!!) We spent 5 days in Amsterdam about 12 years ago and absolutely loved it and also had very nice tea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 The actual tea here is good. We get Lipton, Twinnings ans Pickwick. But convincing a waiter at a restaurant/cafe/bar/coffee place you want actual milk in your tea and not the horrible coffee cream, is near impossible and I have officially given up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Gosh, you packed a lot in! I think most Londoners would agree with you about the Tube, but we don't have any choice. I think your itinerary was great, a good mix of sights and shopping. Still, as a Londoner living in easy reach of the city, of course I hardly ever do any of those things myself! I'm glad you found people friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm so glad you had a good trip. I love London and feel quite proud of it. It has it's dirty underbelly but where doesn't? I'm always pleased when people say they've had a good visit. I was in town last week at the Crime Exhibition and am doing touristy things Monday coming. I like mooching around the streets. I didn't know Libertys was quite so modern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Glad you enjoyed your trip to London - We enjoyed ours too as there are so many things to do and see - the shops are awesome and the city to see via the buses we used was just wonderful. So multi cultural compared to where I live and my friends live too. Everyone was very very friendly and the only thing was the hotel was a bit of a dive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 We visited London in 2001 and 2002 and had quite "Ooops, word censored!"py and expensive hotels during those trips. This was great and cheap compaired! We didn't do the touristy bus tours, but had our Visitor Oyster passes, which are capped at only £6,40 a day and useable in zones 1 and 2. Great option as our hotel was very close to an Underground station. Took the bus a few times to see a bit more of the city too. I'm very used to a multi cultural environment as I live very close to The Hague and work in Rotterdam. But I did enjoy seeing the different neighbourhoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Tower of London: With very cool animals made out of chicken wire: A bit more of the city: What do mean building site: Chinese president blocked my view... Well sort of. Harry Potter studio!!! Weird place... M&M store... And I really do love squirrels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Brilliant photos. You had quite nice weather too. I haven't been to Harry Potter studios yet, I must.I'm a squirrel fan too. I'm going to London Zoo today so back on the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 We had the 10:00 slot at the studio, which was fortunate. It wasn't that busy round that time. When we left, there was quite a long que at the entrance and loads of buses parked outside. We had lovely weather on Thuesday, some rain on Wednesday and quite a nice day on Thursday. A lot warmer than we anticipated anyway... Enjoy the Zoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Glad you had a great time, love the chicken wire bear I've never been to London Zoo - really need to arrange a visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 We had the 10:00 slot at the studio, which was fortunate. It wasn't that busy round that time. When we left, there was quite a long que at the entrance and loads of buses parked outside. We also booked the first tour of the day....well worth doing as, as long as you don't dawdle too much, you pretty much avoid the crowds. Diagon Alley was ours alone when we got there and we have some good pics which we couldn't have got if it was heaving. If anyone is thinking of doing the Christmas tour...go for it! Thats the one that we did two years ago and the great hall is set up for the Christmas feast. What was you absolute favourite bit of your whole trip, Cat tails? (Apart from the tea, of course ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Oh gosh! Favorite thing? That's a though one. Breakfast in Leadenhall Market on day one. The little secrets of the HP tour on day two. Liberty on day three. Have to say, enjoyed every single bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Ps: might be we are already started to plan our next trip... Thinking about Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 LOVE Liberty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
