Its dome dominates the skyline; lightning the dull sky with its magnificence. It stands as the first Cathedral constructed under the Anglican banner. Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece provided us with an opportunity to explore the knave and marvel at the Dome, so richly decorated; to explore the crypt and witness the resting place of Nelson and Chaucer.
637 steps is all it takes to journey upwards with the saints to the dome of Wren's Cathedral. 259 steps take you up the whispering gallery, suspended 30 meters above the Cathedral floor. Rumour has it that you can whisper secrets that only the saints can hear all the way across the the other side of the room. A further 378 steps takes you to the Golden Gallery; here you are jettison outside to the outer dome and sweeping views of London and biting winds await.
London is much more than monuments, galleries and musems. A vibrant nightlife awaits. Comedy clubs chuckle on every corner, the neon lights of of the casinos beckon, the red carpet is draped across Leicester Square awaiting the rich and famous or the wannabees like us to dance across and the theatre scene jives to the beat of laughter.
Using our charm and a willingness to fork out $138 per ticket, we were able to obtain tickets to the hottest show in West End, Matilda. Based upon the novel by Roald Dahl and with the music by Tim Minchin this musical had it all. Great acting, dancing, singing and sets and it is
one show that we would recommend to anyone.
Finally, what would a trip to London be without a visit to Harold's food court. Spectacular and vivid displays attacked the senses and cusine from across the world with and accompaning glitzy price tag stun the optic nerve.
London is certainly calling us.
Hang on, did you ok that t-shirt with your stylist? That wasn't part of your capsule. No wonder you had difficulty with luggage weight.
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