Happy Mother's Day!

Its Mother's Day, and I'm thinking of you Mom! Okay here's the update. Yesterday we were able to see the changing of the guard, which is pretty much a colorful, musical ceremony just before noon in front of the Buckingham Palace. Lots of uniformed guards with fluffy hats. Hehe. Later we went and saw the British Museum - I feel so cultured now. Inside were remains of the Pantheon, as well as some other ancient Greek artifacts. The list of what is inside goes on and on, so look it up if you're curious. We were most amused by the mummies. Later that evening we went out to a club called the Red Soho, and enjoyed some music. Very cute bartender!!

This morning we went to St. Pauls Cathedral for church. We weren't able to wander around inside, but our jaws were on the floor the whole service simply because we were surrounded by incredible architecture and art. Wow. We also found the original Shakespeare's Globe, but weren't able to go inside due to the preparation for a performance of Romeo and Juliet. Cool! Along the way we found a street performer with the most fascinating instrument I've ever seen. Still don't know what it is called...maybe you can tell me?

Shakespeare's Globe

What is it? Sounds beautiful, looks cool...

This is our last day in London. Tomorrow morning we hop on a flight to Rome, and we confess that we're worried about our ability to navigate a new city. We fared well in London, but we had a week to figure it out - and the underground took us everywhere. In Rome, we have been informed, it is easier to take the buses. Bus schedules/maps are a little more difficult. Later today we're hoping to find some shopping in Kings Cross, and then go out for supper and sample some traditional British cuisine. What exactly is traditional British cuisine you ask? We have no idea.