BGT

Almost 1 week here in merry ol'England, we sit watching Britain's Got Talent ( BGT ). We are cheering for Ashley and Pudsy ( the dog ).

To-day we ventured downtown to the Tower of London. We tubed it all the way. They won't let me near the jewels. Terrific display.

On the return trip, the grill barrier at Bank St. station was pulled closed. The TFL, shut down the stretch of the Central line we needed.
We hiked and veered also, searching for a pub. And magic, as we got close to Mansion House station, the Green Man pub appeared and all was saved.

Of course, we took the wrong bus ( it wasn't a through bus ) however, helpful riders straightened us out.

As well, our tube trouble started on Tues. heading down to " BE ". The tube had a technical glitch and we got held for 15 minutes and then yes, we boarded the wrong train. You've got to understand at many stations , there are multiple platforms and up to three trains coming through. So, we are not totally stupid, just thick.

At " BE " the performance was halted for a stage problem and the " Billy " was injured and a sub came on.  But the English are used to this - substitution during a game -

A pretty good day.

Yeah, Ashley and Pudsey, win.