Last day in London (for now)

So there are 6 billion people in the world right! You travel 26,000 km to the other side of the world; get a room in small rundown hostel out of the way in Greenwich. They give you a bed in one of 8 dormitories. You probably wouldn’t run into anyone you know, would you? So you lay down in bed after a long hard day pounding the pavement and who should walk in the door. Anna, ex-Gilroy 2003. And, so happens that she is also travelling to Paris tomorrow. (Different train though. That would have been too weird)
Anyway, the final couple of days were spent checking out the Palace and Royal Mews. (That’s where they keep their horses and carriages) as well as another trip up to Greenwich Observatory.

We have all seen the Queens Golden Carriage. It is much bigger than it looks. It takes 2 days to get it out of this room when they want to use it. So the royal Mews was another stop on the agenda. More security than the airport here.

Here we are at the observatory in Greenwich. This is where the famous Harrison clocks are kept. I think they are famous anyway and would make a fascinating Academic Skills project one day...... So far no one has taken my advice though..... Anyway, it was a really good display.

This is also where the Meridian line is. 00"00' West 00"00' East. Stood on the line and printed a certificate to prove it. Those are my feet just below Greenwich.

And so to the winner of the first competition. Well done Rusty. You were the winner this time and will shortly be receiving your prize. If you missed out this time, there will be another competition coming next week. See you all next time from Paris.