England 2018 - Part II - Day II

I woke up feeling all kinds of wretched. My stomach did not want to know me. I thought back to the airport lounge buffet, and mentally gathered suspects. Then I went back to bed.

I woke up later in the afternoon, and found a small grocery shop. My stomach was still feeling delicate so I grabbed some noodles and beer to take back to my hotel room. I was very glad my hotel room had a kettle. Weirdly, it worked. I am now going to always try beer when I'm feeling off. That was good, because I had a tour this evening. One I was particularly looking forward to.

A little background: In 2013, the late WGH and myself went to Liverpool to visit my Sister from Another Mister and family.  Sister Lisa took us on a day trip to York, the highlight of which was the York Dungeon.

The York Dungeon

The Dungeons are kind of an interactive living history museum, and there happens to be one in London. After I had booked my trip, I discovered the London Dungeon has an adults only cocktail tour on one Friday a month. The Friday, in fact, I would be in London. Guess what I did! That's right. For more info: London Dungeon.

Front Seat at the Top of the Double Decker

I took the bus to get there. The one wonderful thing I found about London was, no matter where I was staying and where I wanted to go, there always seemed to be a direct transit route there. Naturally, I took some pictures on the way.

London has some beautiful buildings

Literary History

Crossing the Thames

The London Dungeon is in a very touristy area; close to the London Eye, Big Ben, and a few other attractions.

The London Eye

Big Ben

When the tour was to begin we were taken into a chamber, given hats to wear, and drinks to drink. It was a promising beginning.

Bar at Beginning of Tour

 The tour focusses on the darker parts of London history, so there are, of course, re-enactments of torture, Jack the Ripper, the Great Fire of London, and many other macabre scenes. I really enjoyed it. It is helpful, embarking on the cocktail version of this tour, if you like gin. The end is an optional "hanging" drop ride. I sat that out, as I have a problem with my neck.

Dungeon Bar and Gift Shop

Naturally, you finish in the gift shop. It also has a bar, so you can have another drink if you so desire.

Dungeon Bar and Gift Shop

Bottom line, I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys, in the words of Ruby Gloom, the bright side of the dark side.

Back to the Hotel

Next - Part III - In Which I go to a Concert