First stop was the Naval University next to Cutty Sark. Some local Historical Society types were re-enacting a naval somethingorother - including canon firing. I though they were trying a bit hard to look like Russell Crowe in that horrid movie, so wandered on to enjoy the other sights.
This is the University's main building (the Thames is on the left):
The best thing about this city is that one turns a corner and sees still more stunning things. This is the gorgous interior of the Naval Hospital chapel:
After a bit of walking and looking it was time for eating and drinking. We found a spot to share Heineken and some Estonian pastries. Lovely:
We then strolled to the Royal Observatory and got very lost (my fault entirely) before finally finding the Prime Meridian. At this stage it was getting VERY cold, so I was glad to be wearing plenty of layers... but it was still hard to look relaxed:
Anyway, today has been very successful. Since you are well aware that I am a geek, you won't be suprised to know that crossing Greenwich off my 'must do' list is a big deal. It will certainly make the next week at work more bearable.
Until later....
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Ah... you've pointed out one regret of mine - not going out to Greenwich. But having photos of you doing it is nearly as good as satisfying my own geek tendencies. Especially cos I didn't hav to get cold doing it, very good of you to oblige...
Hope you're having a smashing time lovely Amy G. Softball starts Saturday. YAY!!
Righto, onwards and all that...
noodles
Yay, I love geeks
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