The Muru's are wasting no time we've already been to London twice. Within 4 days of arriving Grant got itchy feet and decided "lets go". Luckily Andy (the stranger sitting next Sharon on the train) our friend from Gissy was going in to London to see a frend of his so said he'd show us how to catch the train and tube. Of course Grant rated his pathfinding skills and thought he knew everything. So there the Muru's were in London. The New Years day London parade was billed as being something not to miss. And Kiwi kids as they are, managed to find the best veiwing points for the parade. You should of seen the eyes of some of the locals when they saw Paraone climb to the top of the street post. Not to be outdone Ngahuia and Liam found one as well. As far as parades go it was a bit disappointing some of the floats looked like they had driven staight from Commerce street in the Whakatane Christmas Parade. We decided that the English can probably do the Pomp and Ceremony but the Americans definitely do the parades because compared to the Disney parades this one was Kaka. The highlight for the kids was a trip on the London Eye but for Sharon and Grant was seeing Big Ben. Grant said "from now on Kids, when ever we see that on TV we can say we've been there" The veiw from the London Eye at night was pretty special also.
Our second trip was just last Sunday. It was special because we got to spend some time with the Kennedy Clan from Farnborough (Sharon's Brother). Ngahuia just can't get enough of her cousins Bethy and Rachel. We've noticed the girls tend to last a bit longer on the tour schedule when they're together. Anyway we decided to meet at London Tower at 11am and left around 5. We had a very entertaining Beefeater that took us on a tour of the grounds and told some gory stories of its past prisoners the most famous Sir Thomas More and Anne Bolen. Just the fact that the building was 900 years old was enough for us. But the absoulte highlight would have to be the BLING of all BLINGS those Crown Jewels. The two Jewels of Africa were massive 3112 karrots (thats in size). Our tour guide said jokingly to the ladies in our audience "take a look at your finger then take a look at the jewels then take a look at you husband and ask yourself was it worth it?". Other highlights were the etchings that prisoners had etched into the walls 500 years ago. Possibly the original taggers.
Our second trip was just last Sunday. It was special because we got to spend some time with the Kennedy Clan from Farnborough (Sharon's Brother). Ngahuia just can't get enough of her cousins Bethy and Rachel. We've noticed the girls tend to last a bit longer on the tour schedule when they're together. Anyway we decided to meet at London Tower at 11am and left around 5. We had a very entertaining Beefeater that took us on a tour of the grounds and told some gory stories of its past prisoners the most famous Sir Thomas More and Anne Bolen. Just the fact that the building was 900 years old was enough for us. But the absoulte highlight would have to be the BLING of all BLINGS those Crown Jewels. The two Jewels of Africa were massive 3112 karrots (thats in size). Our tour guide said jokingly to the ladies in our audience "take a look at your finger then take a look at the jewels then take a look at you husband and ask yourself was it worth it?". Other highlights were the etchings that prisoners had etched into the walls 500 years ago. Possibly the original taggers.
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I cant beleive how tall Liam is. Gee wizz Grant I think he can take you now. Hi Sharon, Paraone and Ngahuia. Arohanui from the Wanoa whanau in Wellington. You need to go for a ride to Basingstoke Rugby Club and ask if they a big fat kiwi prop by the name of Junior LOL. Anyway have a great time over there and dont forget there is no place like home. AOTEAROA
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