London day four - Back to the beginning

We made it back to London safely. We decided to drop off our luggage at the hotel before we dropped off the car. We just thought it would be easier than fighting through the tube with it. Boy, was that a mistake. We spent 45 minutes fighting traffic to get here, and then another 45 minutes back out to the airport.

We put just over 1200 miles on our car in 5 days. It was a really fun experience, but I was glad to let public transportation take over navigational duties. We never would have seen the beautiful countryside we did if we weren't as brave (or stupid) as we are. They are memories that we'll never forget.

On our way out to the airport, we saw a cool restaurant - Sherlock Holmes. We decided to stop back there to eat for the night. We got off the tube and made our way in that direction. We wound through the streets and happened upon this area where a guy came and stopped us. He said they were filming. We asked what it was. He said he couldn't say. I asked if it was British or American. He said we'd recognize some of the actors. So we decided to stay and watch.

There were cool cars, people dressed in overcoats and hats, and women dressed in the dresses and veils of India. We couldn't really make heads or tails of what was happening. Finally, we saw an actor come across the street. It was Billy Bob Thorton. They told him to hurry across the road. He flipped them the bird! Everyone laughed. We had no idea who the rest of the actors were. But when I googled it, the movie is London Fields. We'll have to see that one for sure!!

We finally found the restaurant and it was really good. We made our way across the river and to The London Eye. It's a giant Ferris wheel sort of thing that has pods that you can stand up in. It fits probably about 20 or so people in each. It spins all the way around staying level the whole time as the wheel rotates. It is a beautiful view of the city as it's 443 feet high.

Tony is back to work tomorrow, and I'm back to exploring. There are a couple of places I can see from the English Heritage passes we bought. I may as well get my money's worth! Now if my feet will hold up.