Friday night, we just hung out and watched the Inbetweeners (a super funny British show). Then, we went out for a couple drinks and discovered a pub that actually plays American music and has a dance floor. We didn't stay out late because we were so tired from the week (and I have that pesky chest infection).
Saturday, we went into London to do the Tower of London.
The Tower of London from the outside.
We walked in at just the right time to get a tour from a Yeoman Warder. We learned so much! To become a Yeoman Warder, you have to have served 22 (or 23) years of military service, and retired as at least a Sergeant Major, and you have to have some medal for 18 years of good service. Then, you just apply! You also have to live in the tower with your family. It's like a little town. They have apartments, a church, a pub.
Here's a picture of some of their houses.
Outside some houses inside the Tower. Some of these were used to hold prisoners during their stay at the Tower. A little further outside the picture is Tower Green, where they did private executions. One of these houses was built for Anne Boleyn, but she was executed before they finished it.
Cliche guard house picture. Fun fact - the ER stands for Elizabeth Regina (Regina is Latin for queen).
White Tower had an armour exhibit. Almost a whole floor was devoted to Henry VIII's armour. He was apparently really short because all his armour is tiny.
Tower Bridge, one of the prettiest landmarks in London.
After we left the Tower, we walked down by the Thames River. There was a festival going on, with all sorts of food and drink tents. There aren't any open container laws in England (that we know of?), so we could walk around London freely with our autumn cocktails. We watched some street performers and watched the sun set. So pretty!
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