We got up today and went straight to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard, which started at 11:30. It was definitely an experience that need not be repeated but had to be done once in a lifetime. People pressing up against you to see if you have a better view than they do…we were so ready to get out of there when it was over, but we were glad that we went.

We grabbed sandwiches at Boots Pharmacy on the way to Westminster Abbey. We ate outside the Abbey and enjoyed the still gorgeous weather.

Then we went to the British Museum. Jess and Amy wanted to stay at the museum a little longer, so Caitlin, Rachel and I went to Covent Gardens. The three of us stopped at a little place called Muffinski’s for muffins and tea in Covent Gardens. We met up with Jess and Amy back at Jess’s around 4:45. Around half five we heated up leftover spaghetti for dinner.

Tonight we went to a play called Three Days of Rain, starring James McAvoy. So yes, be jealous; I saw James McAvoy in person! From about 30 ft above, but still. The theatre was really tall and narrow, so we had to lean forward to see the entire stage, but the play was good and well worth it.

After the play, we wanted to go out for dessert, but no place was open or everything was already packed. Our alternative? Have dessert back at Jess’s. We got chocolate madelines, apples tarts, vanilla ice cream, and strawberries and made sundaes. It was great.

We went to bed around 1 because Caitlin and I had to leave by 6 and Amy and Rachel had to leave by 7, so we needed to get some sleep.