The day had finally come for the centrepiece of the trip for Anita and her cousins Jenny and Linda - High Tea at The Ritz with Diane to celebrate her 60th Birthday. And what a day it was...London melted! After quite a warm day yesterday, the temperature was expected to go over 30 C. Although not particularly hot in Melbourne terms, it is for Londoners.
Before it got too hot, we went out and did some shopping and changed some Traveller's Cheques. By the time they had finished mucking around in the bank writing details on them all and then photocopying them, it took over 20 minutes. These things are now out-dated and we won't be using them again - the pre-loaded debit cards have worked fine and are far less trouble.
After dressing for the occasion, Anita and I set off for The Ritz. Travelling on the Tube was really hot and sweaty. You go so far underground for some lines and stations that you could be excused for thinking that heat was coming from the earth's molten core but I think the real cause is just the heat from the train's electric motors building up in the tunnels and not escaping. We stepped out at Green Park right next door to The Ritz and met Jenny, Linda and Diane outside. Me, I was only invited to take some photos before they all went inside. Job done, I wandered around for a little while before going back to the hotel where the air-conditioning was working. Anita eventually returned after having a wonderful afternoon with her cousins and later on, we went downstairs yet again for a light dinner.
Ready for High Tea at The Ritz
I hope it was all swish and especially yummy! :)
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