I caught the train from Gerrards Cross to Marylebone Station in London. A 13 pound fare got me into London, out again, and access to the Underground and Bus system while there. The trains were clean, pleasant, and quick; I got off by the lUnderground line that takes you to Charing Cross, Westminster Cathedral, and the Thames.  I spent about four hours walking around, popping in and out of museums, draining my digital's batteries, and generally being a tourist.  On the way back, I bought a West Cornish Pastry from a little stand - filled with lamb and mint*, coffee from another (England has coffee shops now! And with good coffee! Well not Peet or Brazilian good but better than Starbucks. I'm not doomed!), some sort of Indian dessert thingy with almond paste in it from a third, and then had some beers in a jazz bar in SoHo called Milk and Almonds. I sat there and people watched for a bit and then got the late train home, grabbing some fish and chips for the ride. I don't know what exactly they do different but the English style fish and chips just isn't as good in other places.



The Victoria and Albert Gardens by the Thames



Cleopatra's needle with a few the remaining runners from London 10K



The huge ferris wheel from across the Thames. I rode it but my batteries had died by then...



The Jewel Tower, the only surviving bit of the older Westminster Palace



I was surprised to see Cromwell there; I guess being a regicide isn't so bad...



"And still I cry: Any drink or any feeding? Old Tom will harm no one"



Looking back across the Thames from Ferris Wheel side...


* Hey Doc, why aren't we making these for the BBQ? We got the box(tm)...