Day 6: Puttin' on the Ritz

TUESDAY ITINERARY: An hour and a half at the British Museum exploring the ancient exhibits, a quick jaunt in Hyde Park, lengthy and luxurious tea at the Ritz, browsing through all the things we couldn't buy at Harrod's.

Another museum, another photo-op

A Side-trip to the Parthenon

Now for easy installments of 19.95 for 10 months, rosetta stone can teach you every language.

Different Rosetta Stone, perhaps?

Little People, Big World

Tea Time!

Sitting on Cloud 9

7 Deadly Sin Number 5

This loo is twice the size of my HOUSE.

The Cinderellas with the fairy godparents.

The gleam of giddy consumerism

7 Deadly Sin Number 3

A very nice ride, let's say £1,500 is a adequate price for a toy car.

Gabrielle: What can I remember about today? I'm wishing that I had eaten more of those scones with clotted cream and jam, except that I ate five of everything and realistically if I had eaten more at the Ritz, I would be currently getting my stomach pumped in the hospital. Eaters' regret and all that. On a more historical note, I have wanted to see the Rosetta Stone my entire life and today I saw it. Having learned Latin, it's so incredibly cool to see one block of stone that unlocked an entire civilization. We visit these museums because we're trying to find out the story of who we are, because without it, we don't know where we're going. The Rosetta Stone might be a small piece of my story, but it's a treasured one. Hyde Park was pretty, and Harrods was heaven. Never have I had more fun in a toy department.

Madeline: So far two of the background players in our European adventure haven't really been discussed, but they are actually an integral part of our trio, making it... a quintet. I'm referring to Mr. and Mrs. Linnell, Gabrielle's grandparents. Not only have they been absolutely wonderful in helping us in every way possible, they have gone over the top in really making our experience the best ever. Everything from making us every meal, cleaning up (gosh i feel so lazy right now! Sorry, mom.), taking us everywhere, housing us, amusing us, and more (It's hard to imagine that they could do much more, but they find a way!). We are so incredibly grateful for everything that they've done and do for us, and repayment is so impossible, I'm not quite sure where to start. So I'll start on the blog, by merely saying, thank you. Our trip to the Ritz today was one of the best trips I've ever had. The tea was phenomenal, the scones were better than anything I've ever tasted, and I'm really starting to like clotted cream and sugar. It was a truly wonderful experience, I was particularly touched by the Claire de Lune song request, even though it is not one of Mrs. Linnell's favorite songs. She suffered Debussy for my sake. I'm honored. For everything they've done, I raise my Passion Fruit and Orange tea high (and all those following the blog, may do the same with the tea of your choice), and give a toast with a teacup.

Revie: Today was a walking and finding day, did I mention walking. The British Museum was very interesting, however I would have preferred more time at the National Art Gallery the day before. The British Museum had many interesting piece's; one of the best Egyptian exhibits I have seen, the Rosetta stone that unlocked a whole language, a wonderful exhibit concerning the stone freeze above the Parthenon, and the collection of Saxon artifacts that Mrs. Robison mentioned in English. The tea at the Ritz Hotel was FABULOUS, best tea and cucumber sandwiches ever. I did try a new pastry that was interesting. Then we went to Harrods,which was a fun experience. Except that they have a whole floor just for toys and Dear Mum and Dad, they had the newest Playmobile (I cried for there I looked and saw a new Egyptian collection, full with pyramid and everything, if only I had that when I was interested in both toys and Egyptian history) hmm Argg.!!! Aggravation setting in, o well, took pictures. Hope you will have a lovely Wednesday, love Revie

P.S. The film clip is so funny, watch it many times.