Firstly, you might recall that we are off to Les Miserables tonight, something that I must admit I haven't really been looking forward to, as musicals aren't really my thing.
Secondly, at some stage tonight we have to say goodbye to our son Sam again, meaning we might not see him again for nearly a year. That's the killer for me.
As Sam had a bit of a day out with his mates after they left us yesterday afternoon, he wasn't really contactable early today, so Jen and I wandered out on the streets for a while soaking up the change in weather for the better.
When he did rock up we decided to walk down to Harrod's and check it out. As it was nearly 11.00 and we had to go past Buckingham Palace, we forgot about the changing of the guard that happens at that time every day. There were people everywhere, and we really had to push our way through to get to where we needed to go.
The crowds were pleased to see us, but maybe the Changing of The Guards held more appeal!
After negotiating this, we found our way to Harrod's, and after 30 or so minutes we glad to be out of there as it was unbearingly warm in there. Still, it was good to say we have been there.
We decided to have a coffee instead of spending our millions at Harrod's !
As Sam has just started a new job, he needed to do some work from his house, so he headed back there for a while and Jen and I continued our wanderings, and prepared ourselves for the exhilarating entertainment that awaited us tonight 😁
Today's selfie!
Strolling through the Soho district.
And today's pano shot of the Soho district.
After meeting up with Sam at an Italian restaurant, where I ate the best pasta dish I've ever had, it was off to the theatre...
Now it is confession time...
I must admit that I have been tired on this trip as we do a lot every day, and I make sure I go to the gym each day to compensate for all the crap I am eating too!!
I remember seeing the opening 2-3 songs, and next minute it is the interval, and everyone is up and about, except me as I'd been fast asleep for most of it.
Little changed in the second half as I nodded off again fairly quickly. It's not that I was bored by it ( okay, so maybe I was) but I just could not stay awake!!!!
The curtain finally came down and the next few minutes were a blur as we jumped out of our seats to beat the crowd. A quick gathering on the footpath out the front, and a quick but heartfelt goodbye to Sam who had to catch a different train to us. This was the part I was dreading most, so it was good that it was quick, as I probably would have lost it!
As he disappeared into the crowd I kept him in my sight as long as I could just to savour every last minute of seeing him. Can't wait to see him again.
Some packing to do tonight as we spend tomorrow night at a hotel next to Heathrow.
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