8/12/2016 Tower,

We are staying right next to the Tower, so made it our first stop.  The exhibits have really improved since I visited in the early 70's.  We went up to the walkway and followed it around through 3 towers each with different information about the history of the Tower.  There were a lot of film and slide shows to illustrate different points.  One room was devoted to the animals that had lived in the menagerie and stories about their care (or lack of care).

Me with a Yoman of the Guard.  In order to be a Yoman, they have to have served with distinction in the armed forces for 22 years.  One perk of job is a little house in the tower.

The 6 ravens were there, so Britain is safe.

We went to Nando's for lunch.  (Another recommendation from our friends.) This is chicken with African flavors, very yummy.  We want one in L.A.

Took the tube to a shopping area.  The fourth recommendation was Hamley's, a multi-floor toy store.  We split up there.  Alec and Calder went to the zoo.  Jef and Branwen continued shopping at Liberty's and Fortnum and Mason.  I went home to rest.  Met some London red hat ladies at The Docks.

For dinner we met more relatives.  Jonathan is the son of Joyce, the relative that I know best.  He and his wife Becky visited me in L.A. 11 years ago.  ( I can't believe I forgot to take a picture.). We went to Mala, an Indian restaurant practically right outside our door. After dinner they came back to the apartment for coffee and more conversation.