5/31/15 Church, the Tower of London and dinner with Auntie Mon and John.

Janell went exploring (trying to find a building her husband's boss wanted a picture of) and the rest of us went to Church.  Melissa spoke her mind and convinced the rest to stay for the full 3 hours. Everyone had a blast, and the super proper, white haired older gentleman with the English/James Earl Jones voice spoke in sacrament meeting.


After church it was time to stretch for a day on our feet.


Another Shaun, a beefeater at the Tower.


A special welcome for Grandma. Lots of the Tower was under scaffolding for restorations.


Watching the guards march.


The Three Slow-migos.  Bob's back was bothering him, Grandma was tired and Melissa wanted to stay with them, so they had an abbreviated tour while Janell, Tracy and I did a little more exploring. 


Today was much colder, so Melissa warmed up with a Hot Chocolate from Pret A Manger.


Another Shaun!  This guy gets around.


I don't know who this green Roman is, or why he is mimicking me.


Toby photo bombing the dessert table at Auntie Mon's.  Why yes... that is four different desserts and a fruit and cream tray.


The main course... one of everything.  Veggies, salads, cured meats, a Pâté , cheeses, crackers, crisps, etc.


Chit chat in the front room.


Cousin Gillian and her boys (Toby and Ryan).


Melissa, Cousins Sarah and Gillian.


Toby, John, Grandma and Auntie Mon. (Grandma fits in so well, she could have just stayed and been a 4th sister in my Mum's family).



John was already planning our next trip back.  As we stood to say goodbye he said, "So we'll see you again next summer?"  Such a fun home to visit.
We were going to be back on the road the next day, so Mon had us each pack a box of food.  We ended up eating these leftovers for several days.  And several of us brought home recipes as souvenirs.


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