Wednesday 18th June. 2025. London.

 What a day. Just back home after a very full day. Obviously  I've bounced  back from my cold tho still a blocked nose and a tickly cough. After my delicious breakfast I got the bus(I reckon you see more on the buses and cooler too) and headed to Marble Arch to see Frameless. There were 4 rooms with different artist/topics in each. The first one was Dali, Klimt etc and you could sit and watch, like Lume. The 2nd one didn't grab me as lots of bits floating around that were supposed to illustrate paint brush and finally formed a painting. No seats so I left it. The 3rd one had paintings of life, eg boats, wild seas, etc and the last one was abstract, I left that and went back to the paint bits. I loved it once I realised you moved around, moving the paints. I loved it but the music choice wasn't as good as Lume. I had a hot chocolate after and then headed down to Piccadilly Circus. Love being there in the centre  of London!!

Found my yellow route hoho bus and did Tower bridge, and Tower of London and then got on the cruise up the Thames. That was lovely seeing London from the water and a great commentary from the captain.  Got back on my honour bus and got off in Piccadilly Circus. I thought I'd try and find the London Palladium and see Evita, I've never seen it. Had a tasty pizza nearby and then went in. It was packed and a new production.  Very well done. I loved it. Bus back right to my door!!
















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  1. Karyn 19 June 2025 at 00:50

    A terrific day! Great weather. Lots of iconic sights. You can do theatre spontaneity when there is just one of you. Wonderful.

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  2. abroadabroad19 June 2025 at 06:46

    So glad you’ve seen Evita. A great musical. There’s so much to choose from in London. Looks like you’re right up with the Monopoly board now.

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  3. Sue from Mansfield19 June 2025 at 07:39

    Wow! What a day. More tiring than 50km in Scotland. We are lazing it down in the Cotswolds with a bazillion other people/cyclists/walkers. Lovely food again. Longer cycles and some Turbo1s but glorious sunshine and views. It’s nearly 30 and they’re all collapsing!!!

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