Do they. :smack:
I actually had some genuine English ale when I was in Italy a few weeks ago. Tasted like what we call “malt beer” 
How about cider? Do they have hard cider in Germany? Or I should say, is it fairly common? If not, definitely have some in Ireland.
How about cider? Do they have hard cider in Germany? Or I should say, is it fairly common? If not, definitely have some in London.
I meant London, of course.
Here I go.
The Tate Modern was a waste of my time. I felt that it was overpriced despite the fact that it was free. I was astounded that there was so little artwork open to the public in such an enormous seven-story building. You’ll have a better time at the National Gallery and you’ll get to see Trafalgar Square to boot!
The British Museum is fantastic, but be warned: you will want to spend at least four hours in there to see everything. Don’t miss the Rosetta Stone, but keep an eye on your watch as you wander through the ages.
The Buck House is quick and free. Neat to look at, then on with your day. Same thing with Big Ben and Parliament. On such a short schedule, I wouldn’t bother going inside; it’s like watching C-Span but with British accents; it is free, however.
I’d like to recommend the nearby London Eye ferris wheel. Unfortunately, the weekend is the worst time to go, as there are likely to be 1500-2000 people in line ahead of you, many of whom have bought their tickets in advance. The only hope you might have is to get there really early in the morning.
Good uvva fings things to see:[ul][li]Westminster Abbey - The… uh… permanent home to just about every monarch since Edward the Confessor - at least most of the ones they can find.[]St. Paul’s Cathedral - The resting place of Arthur, Duke of Wellington and Admiral Lord Nelson, who saved the world from the unwashed French hordes of Napoleon; be sure to visit the crypts beneath. If you insist on going to the Tate Modern, it’s a short walk across the Thames via the Millennium Bridge.[]Hi, Opal![]Tower of London - Yeah, I know, you already said this, but it’s a do-not-miss. Make sure you get there early if you intend see the Crown Jewels. In fact, what I would do is zip straight in, get in line, see the Jewels, and then come back out and take the Beefeaters’ tour.[]Royal Horse Guard - Check them out if you’re on your way to Buckingham Palace. They have neat armour and pretty horses. Did I mention it was free in addition to being cool?[/ul]While the Victoria and Albert Museum is truly neat, it’s twelve miles of corridors… you could easily spend four hours in there and not see everything. I had to leave because my feet eventually started to hurt after walking so much.[/li]
In general, don’t think you can get somewhere faster by walking than you can by using the Underground. A firemen’s strike?!? Well… shit! :mad:
Fish and chips? Talk a bout bland. Mmmm… bubble and squeak! There is just so much yummy food over there. Nobody over here has baked beans for breakfast, and that’s just a shame.
I ate so many breakfast croissants at Waterloo Station that I’m sure I missed out on a few things. I can say I was pleased at the propensity of the Italian and French restaraunteurs to hire hot young Continental bunnies to be their waitresses. It made me want to sell all my belongings and move there (well, Edinburgh, actually, but…)
Buks? Ya like buks? Check out the British Library. There’s a room off to the side that houses such literary wonders as the Magna Carta, one of Gutenburg’s bibles, and even songs written by John Lennon.
photopat mentioned women advertising for shops. You might see some of this down around Soho. Do not fall victum to the Allure of Slaanesh! Stay pure, and keep your well-earned money in your billfold where it belongs.
I throw in a strong second for the Victoria and Albert. Waaaaaay better than the British Museum (although I did love the Islamic art gallery there). Again, it’s huge, and it would be easy to spend days in there…I was very sorry I had left it for my last stop on a 36-hour stay in London, and my stupid bionic ankle gave out in the middle and left me in too much pain to see more than part of one wing, plus the jewelry gallery. If and when I go back, I will leave much more time for it!, and bring lots of Vioxx and one of those flding chair/cane thingies so I can sit down while I look.
I had a great trip. It rained really hard for a while on both days, but that didn’t bother me. I managed to see a lot of things, without spending a penny on entrance fees. Although I had to walk pretty fast, I was able to see all of the Science Museum und the Natural History Museum, with “Earth from the air” exhibition. The Tate Modern wasn’t my kinda thing, I won’t need to go there again. I should’ve done the V&A instead, but I didn’t have the time. Has anyone seen the Rewind exhibition there?
RickJay, Shakespeare’s Fish & Chips weren’t too amazing in my opinion. I had the small cod and it was alright, but nothing too write home about.
Well, yeah, you had cod. 
I hate cod. Try the halibut.
Glad you had a good time.
Toldja. Unfortunately, I think you had already left by the time I had finished my post. Oh well, London’s not going anywhere. You can always go back for more.
I thought cod is what people usually get, so that’s what I had. I’ll try the halibut next time.
I love cod!