Tower of London and Poncho wars

Another adventure started out today with our start at the Tower of London. Fortunately, our day began with a 77 year old cab driver who took a liking to us beautiful gals. He kept us engaged with hilarious stories of London and didn't even start the meter until we got close to the right district. When we were right outside the Tower of London, right away he pointed out where of where the toilets were! And, he said we were only there to see the jewelry...which was right. He added as we stepped out, "Please don't steal any."

Tower of London was awesome. So much history and so many creepy stories. Towers included the "Bloody Tower,"and "Torture Tower," and the square where people were beheaded. Also, all the knights' swords, armor, guns, and chain mail for fighting and defending the royalty were on display. But, The Crown Jewels really were the highlight. Absolutely the most beautiful diamonds, rubies, and sapphires adorned on spectacular crowns were on display. Edie even sweet-talked her way into having a picture taken with one of the royal guards!

Unfortunately, we looked and looked for Sue's crown, but it turned out it was under repair! She was probably out on the Big Bus Tour when they were looking for her! Luckily, we hooked up with her on the bus where it appeared she was having a war with her rain poncho during a little rain shower. Probably unfitting for a queen, but will let the public decide.

Later we found a McDonald's for the "toilet" as they call it here, and our very own queen had to take off her rain poncho because she was attracting too much attention from the commoners. We had to direct them to Harrods to find queenly ponchos. Perhaps they've become a hit over in the states already!