Well you have to look the part!

We went to see the Badminton at Wembly Arena. It was a fantastic experience, but was nothing like I expected - so much colour (especially pink), music and noise. There are 3 courts and all the games carry on simulataneously. I had to try and just concentrate on 1 game and ignore the others, but then if there was sudden loud applause or cheering, from the supporters of another game, it was hard not to look over and see what was happening on another court. Team GB were not playing. By the end of the session I had become a Thailand fan, mainly because Thailand had some very enthusiastic and colourful supporters that got the whole crowd involved rooting for them.

Colourful courts

Wembly Arena

View of Wembly Stadium

Up do

Amber's off to London with her fella to celebrate his birthday. I did her hair for her, jewels and all.
I played tennis this am for the first time in over 30 years. I don't remember it being so difficult and we only managed 1 set. I won 6:1 (I'm just showing off now).
Off to the Olympics tomorrow:) I thought the ceremony last night was fabulous. No medals for Team GB thus far. Unfortunately the badminton is in the Wembley arena, so I wont get to see the Olympic stadium itself.

Our yacht!

At the helm

Olympic Torch in Hornchurch

Not a bad view. Apparently this was a man called Stanley. Never seen or heard of him, but he looked a nice sought of chap. I bet he wasn't an Essex boy though.

Bart's

View of Bart's from the top of St. Paul's. But where's St.Mary's nurses home? They've only bloody knocked it down. We also looked for the George in Old Bailey, where we used to buy a pint & a cheap pizza (when we were poor student nurses!), but they've knocked that down too:(

St. Paul's Cathedral

I'm grimacing (I hate heights) not smiling

With the controversial Shard in the background

Climbed all 3 "layers". Alas, couldn't get the hang of the Whispering Gallery. Fantastic views from the top and then tea & cakes, at a price, in the Crypt. We were allowed to sit in the choir stalls for Evensong. Unfortunately the boys weren't there, but the Vicars Choir ( the men) were pretty good. The Introit was particularly impressive.

Ghost

Saw Ghost at the Piccadilly Theatre. Superb, but I was an emotional wreck by the end of it. At least I kept my emotions to myself - unlike some members of the audience who were literally howling!