The road trip continued with a quick dash across London to Sue and Suresh's in East Finchley. The first afternoon was spent in a local park with Robin where we played and took in some more wildlife.
On our second day we decided to head up to London to cross the river on the cable car that had been built for the Olympics. We set off from East Finchley on the underground and headed for the DLR where the trains are driverless. Here, in true Chinese style, we got ourselves to the front of the train and appointed Oliver and William as our drivers. They took to the role with great gusto much to the annoyance of a man in our carridge!
The cable car is run by Emirates and feels rather like boarding an aeroplane for a short flight over the Thames! The views and expericence were brilliant and this is bound to become as popular an attraction as the London Eye.
After a quick lunch by the Dome (in Costa Coffee!!!) we continued our journey by jumping on a river taxi. It is a great way to see the sights and William and Oliver especially enjoyed seeing Tower Bridge and the HMS Belfast.
We also got to see the huge aircraft carrier that has been moored in the Thames for the duration of the Olympics. I was also pleased to see the Cutty Sark fully restored again.
After the boat trip we headed home using a variety of methods of transport. At London Bridge we went on an overland train to Charring Cross where we picked up the underground to East Finchley. As we stepped out of the station we were welcomed by a huge thunder storm which resulted in us jumping on a bus up the high street!
The following day, continuing the transport theme we went to the RAF museum at Hendon. It is free and is a fantastic day out. There are so many different types of aircraft from the first planes to stealth bombers. Sam, Sue and the boys enjoyed the flight simulator - I declined in case I got travel sick!
Oliver and William also enjoyed the interactive room.
Sue and Suresh kindly offered to babysit for us so that we could go out and celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary again! We had always wanted to eat at Jamie Oliver's restaurant, Fifteen, after watching the television series on it. So we booked a table and headed off to begin our evening out at the 'longest champagne bar in the world' at St Pancras station.
The setting doesn't sound particularly glamarous as the bar is up next to the international departures! However, the restoration of the station is amazing and it was actually a great place for a glass of bubbly or two!
When we got to the reataurant we discovered that they are also celebrating their tenth anniversary this year! We were seated at a good table and had a fantastic meal.
On our second day we decided to head up to London to cross the river on the cable car that had been built for the Olympics. We set off from East Finchley on the underground and headed for the DLR where the trains are driverless. Here, in true Chinese style, we got ourselves to the front of the train and appointed Oliver and William as our drivers. They took to the role with great gusto much to the annoyance of a man in our carridge!
The cable car is run by Emirates and feels rather like boarding an aeroplane for a short flight over the Thames! The views and expericence were brilliant and this is bound to become as popular an attraction as the London Eye.
We also got to see the huge aircraft carrier that has been moored in the Thames for the duration of the Olympics. I was also pleased to see the Cutty Sark fully restored again.
After the boat trip we headed home using a variety of methods of transport. At London Bridge we went on an overland train to Charring Cross where we picked up the underground to East Finchley. As we stepped out of the station we were welcomed by a huge thunder storm which resulted in us jumping on a bus up the high street!
The following day, continuing the transport theme we went to the RAF museum at Hendon. It is free and is a fantastic day out. There are so many different types of aircraft from the first planes to stealth bombers. Sam, Sue and the boys enjoyed the flight simulator - I declined in case I got travel sick!
Oliver and William also enjoyed the interactive room.
Sue and Suresh kindly offered to babysit for us so that we could go out and celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary again! We had always wanted to eat at Jamie Oliver's restaurant, Fifteen, after watching the television series on it. So we booked a table and headed off to begin our evening out at the 'longest champagne bar in the world' at St Pancras station.
The setting doesn't sound particularly glamarous as the bar is up next to the international departures! However, the restoration of the station is amazing and it was actually a great place for a glass of bubbly or two!
When we got to the reataurant we discovered that they are also celebrating their tenth anniversary this year! We were seated at a good table and had a fantastic meal.
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