We pick up a lot of traveling brochures at train stations, information centers, tourists offices,and at the main city attractions. Sometimes these brochures come with coupons,that are often worthless. However, the London city map we took from the station in Belgium has proven to be our best find yet. There was a voucher for free tea! We went to Twinings and got away with 2 free boxes of green tea and some free samples on top of that. Not only is the UK really into tea, coffee is making a big comeback. In the square mile or so of land we covered, Arden and Scarlet counted 12 Starbucks coffee shops! Well I for one think that Purdue could really benefit from taking after London in this respect.
Our day was so full, I hardly know where to start. We went on 2 city walks, visited the Tower of London, and the Tate Modern Museum. In all, we were out from 10 to 8:30. The best part were the beefeaters at the Tower of London. They were hilarious! We found some actors to follow around as well. Now we have a secret gang sign, and know how to steal the crown Jewels.
We spent most of the day at the tower, but after another city walk from Rick Steves found ourselves at the Tate Modern art museum. Sure with Modern art, you aren't going to see the famous big names like in classical art museums, but unlike the predictable portraits of religious events you find in those places, modern art museums are never predictable.Scarlet and I walked through the Naked Lady room, the Long Line room, the This Looks Like Poop Room, the Creepy Psychologist Room, The Mannequins wrapped in tape room, and the Things Stuffed in Pantyhose Room. There were plenty more, but we made sure to take our time in order to appreciate the art. Here's a little sneak peak of the Angry Quilter Room:
In case you can't see it, here's a little quote: "There is no one in this room who has not thought of killing" Go Feminism!
And of course, I can't leave out Dad and Brody's favorite room
I actually don't know if this is an exibit or an empty room. Maybe the eggshell white painting has some kind of meaning behind it...
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