We checked in to our mercifully air conditioned hotel in Kensington (The Other House) and were soon fast asleep. Unlike Jamie and Kerry who were soon out on the town! Ah to be young! On Monday morning we met up with Davie who had taken the train from Manchester to join us for the next few days (unfortunately it’s still term time for Chanel.) We set off through the heatwave to the London Eye Pier, where we went on a speed boat ride up the river. This was great; some fascinating fact about the river from the guide and a lot of speeding - the driver did big curves and donuts which took the boat almost onto its side. It was also quite a cooling experience as we sped through the water. We saw Tower Bridge opening too! We walked along the South Bank and had a late lunch, then the others went wandering though the hot streets while I went back to the hotel to cool off early. In the evening we met Ally and Cat for dinner and then had a brilliant cocktail evening at Gong on the 52nd floor of the Shard. Such views! And of course lovely company.
Today we made our way to the Serpentine Lido where I went swimming and James, Davie, Jamie and Kerry relaxed and read on sun loungers. The water was a bit murky, which is to be expected when sharing it with ducks! But oh boy it was delightfully cool. The others all went on walks through the park and beyond but I stayed put; I know my heat limits now! After a quick shower back at the hotel, Jamie and Kerry went for dinner and to see Hamilton, and James, Davie and I went to see Minions at the Odeon in Leicester Square. This was James’ choice but I did find it mildly amusing. Then we were invited to Ally and Cat’s fabby flat for a curry, and afterwards we sat out on their 14th floor balcony in the cooler evening air for drinks. It really was idyllic.
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