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2001 London

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At last, we the boys did take a weekend trip to London. We at last did find the time to do so. Everyone had been in London before, some just travelling through during holidays and for some it was more than 25 years ago. The reason for this journey was to make a break and to have some fun. Maybe, we even could get a flavour of culture too.

The first day we almost did spend travelling. It was a nice day to travel. The customs had a close look to our baggage at the borders, because of the foot- and mouth disease in the country. At first we did take the train to Hook of Holland, than we did take the fast Stena HSS ferry to Harwich and further on by train to Liverpool Station, London. The last part of the journey we did take the London Tube to Bayswater. On board of the ferry we had a wide choice of food and drinks in the many restaurants. Nice about travelling like this is the fact, you don’t have to watch the amount of alcohol you drink. We did make a phone call to the hotel before we did leave; to ask which Underground Station the best option was to get close to the hotel. It was a peace of cake to find it after nine hours of travelling.

London Pub

After checking in at the hotel we did explore a little the hotel surroundings. But knowing that the pubs close early even in London, we didn’t wait to long to buy a nice pint of lager or ale. A pub is never far away in England and so we soon did find one close to our hotel. I love the choice of bears they serve in the British pubs. We don’t have that choice in our Dutch bars. But England can learn something of our opening times.

Even in London you have Horses

We did buy together with the other tickets a London “Visitor Travelcard”. So we could explore London right away the next day. London Buses and the famous London Taxis are really making the sight of London Streets. But also horses make their way through the streets.

Harrods display "Princess Diana"

When you’re visiting London you have to visit Harrods too. In Harrods there was a “Princess Diana” display as remembrance of her tragically dead together with her fiancé. You also have to see the Tower Bridge, 10 Downing Street and everything more you see at home at the television. 25 years ago you could take a picture right in front of number 10 Downing Street. Now the street is fully closed and you only can see the famous door from a distance.

Tina in the London Wax Museum"Rock Circus"

The London “Rock Circus” displays almost everyone who had a roll in the Rock’n’Roll scene. I was very glad to see Tina Turner along with The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and many more. The whole Rock history you’ll find here.

London

Our last full day in London we did spend visiting Camden. The market there was a great experience. If you are looking for something you’ll find it here. The weather was lovely; we even could spend some time enjoying the sun at the Camden Locks. We did travel back to Bayswater by bus. You see a lot of the different looks of the city travelling by bus. It’s never dull.

Camden Locks

Our fourth day was a little bit like the first, but than in reverse and with the knowledge that reality did knock on the door again. We did agree to make a trip like this again as soon as possible.

Eeltje

We did leave the 4th of May towards London.

First by train to Hook of Holland, than with the fast Stena HSS ferry to Harwich and again by train to Liverpool Station, London. The London Underground for the last part. The total time for this journey was about nine hours.

We did stay two nights in the "Whiteleaf Hotel", 66 / 68 Inverness Terrace, London W2 3LB.

The 7th of May just as the 4th of May, but than in reverse.