Today we had a morning off, so a group of us decided to go explore London. Tim suggested that we check out the Soho area, where many of the theaters are located, so off we went!
In addition to the theaters, there were also many cool music stores to see, as well as some other cute little shops and restaurants. We stopped in one particularly cute coffee shop, where I ordered a Chai tea. They even brought out a whole pot of tea just for me!
Tea in the Soho area
After we were done exploring, the afternoon was spent at the Tower of London. We got to see the Crown Jewels here, though unfortunately you can’t take any pictures of them. They were very beautiful, and the royal scepter had a diamond placed at the top that was as big as an egg! I have never seen a diamond so big in my life!
After seeing the crown jewels, we explored the Tower, spending a lot of time in the White Tower, where there is a vast display of armor.
It was very cool to be able to visit a place with so much history!
Tower of London
Armor in the White Tower
At night, the group met up to go to Fortnum and Mason, where we would have a traditional English tea. Fortnum and Mason is a beautiful store, and the tea was amazing. The staff brought out platter after platter of finger sandwiches, scones, and deserts, and the tea was never ending. By the end of the night, we were all stuffed to the brink of explosion!
After tea, I went down to the first floor of Fortnum and Mason to buy some gifts for my family members. When I told my Grandmother that I was going to London, the first thing she said was, “Oh, I still have my empty tin of tea that I got from Fortnum and Mason! You have to go there!” So of course I thought a new tin of tea would be a lovely gift for her, as well as my other grandmother and mother. I even splurged on a teapot for myself because I had always wanted one from London, and the teapots at Fortnum and Mason were gorgeous!
I had a great time having tea, and I would highly recommend the experience to anyone visiting London!
Tea at Fortnum and Mason
At Fortnum and Mason!
We ended the night by visiting Carnaby Street again, and then turned in for the night. So far, London has been amazing!
Carnaby Street lights