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[9:30 AM BST - Too early in the morning.]
Ugh, I was supposed to get up at eight, but I had forgotten that it was basically three o'clock in the morning EDT and I have not adjusted well to this time zone yet.
I am mostly awake now. Time to eat.. soon.
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[10:55 AM BST - I am awake now.]
After a nice shower and breakfast I feel much better now. It has been a little chilly during my stay here. Apparently the weather has been colder than usual for the summer. My last minute jacket grab when I left the apartment seems like a very good idea now!
I tried to take more pictures but I realize that I am not a picture guy. Laz or some of the guys on the MM forum would be much better at chronicling events, but we shall see if I can take more images.
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[11:53 PM BST - The Tower of London and the Tower Bridge.]
I went to take a look at a couple of towers today. After a late breakfast, MJO and I went back downtown to take a look at the 'Tower of London' since we were too late yesterday. We managed to reach the site just as a new tour was starting so we joined up with that tour and was led around the grounds. After the guided tour ended, we started exploring the grounds, checking out the standard sites of the White Tower, and the 'English Crown Jewels'. The tower itself was not overly impressive. I had expected a much larger spectacle, but considering the origins and the history, I can imagine that it did indeed seem quite magnificent to the people of that day, starting with 'William the Conquerer' up until the 'Renaissance'.
![[Standing in front of the guard.]](http://lh4.google.com/jyseto/RxtcM1NVj7I/AAAAAAAAAxg/V7K0KInhNTE/s288/2007-08-19c.jpg)
We ended up spending most of the day there and walked through basically all of the buildings. I managed to pick up some post cards and stamps and a sore knee. After the 'Tower of London', we headed to the 'Tower Bridge' where we sneaked in just before closing and took a quick tour. After that, we went back near his place for dinner and met up with a friend of his and one of his friends. I had forgotten that I had not shaved that day (or the day before) because I had forgotten my shaver at home and was curious as to why the sentry examined my ticket closely when I tried to board the train. Well, our dinner companions did not say anything either, but I am sure I need to clear out this stubble soon..
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