Last Day, London and Lotteries

Today we didn't see too much, but we enjoyed being out and about in London.

We started out meeting Ford for brunch at a favorite deli. 

He's currently attending Royal Academy of Music. It was so great to see him and 

catch up on his life and music in London.

Then we went back to Buckingham Palace to check it out without the crowds.

After the Palace we walked through Westminster Abbey (why don't I have photos?)

and outside the Parliament buildings. We would have seen Big Ben, but all we saw was Big Ben covered in scaffolding and hidden behind tarps. 

We also walked near 6 Downing Street where the Prime Minister lives.

Everyone was really tired but we didn't have time to go back home before our tickets to see Churchill War Rooms. We found a place for dessert... and naps for some.

The War Rooms were very interesting. I didn't care much about the museum -- but it was very thorough and some of our group spent a long time enjoying the exhibits. 

I loved walking through the actual space and listening to what happened in those rooms. They were decorated to look just as they would have at that time. 

Some of us finished early and some took longer, but it was nice to sit outside and rest for a while.

Then we headed to Picadilly Circus for dinner and to see Les Miserables!

Excited to see and ride in the London taxis!

This is when we discovered Rachel and Jeremy won the lottery. Yes, it's true! We obviously thought they were joking! We assumed the photo of them holding their check was a Halloween costume.

We assumed the video they sent announcing a winner in their town was still them pulling our leg.

What?! Yes, it's really, really true! First time buying a ticket!

This is where WE won the lottery getting to go to Les Mis in London. 

Great tickets and it was so awesome! 

Then we went home to go to bed and get ready to fly home! What a trip!