Day 2

Day 2 - since it was the day before the marathon, Sarah didn't want to do anything to tiring. So we decided to take a ride on a double decker sightseeing bus. We walk to the place to buy tickets because it wasn't that far and bought out tickets. Of course, we rode on the top of the bus, in the sunshine enjoying the day. It really was quite interesting. You get to see all the 'big' spots of London, you can jump off and visit any you want and then get back on the next bus. There is also a 'tour guide' we points out things, tell stories and answers any questions you might have. We rode the bus for about an hour and got off and had some lunch and walked around a little. Then we got back on another bus. This on had a different tour guide and he was much better than the one on the first bus. We consider staying on the bus and hearing the first hour again but decided not too.

After the bus ride, we decided to go to Harrods. Of course, we had to shop. LOL If you've never been to Harrods - it is huge. They give you a store map and directory when you walk in. LOL We didn't spend much time there, just checked it out and made plans to go back later in the week.

Since it was the night before the marathon, Sarah wanted to eat pasta. In her marathon welcome package, she received a coupon for a restaurant called Bella Italian. We decided to go there. We found a location, found which tube spot we needed to get off at, and away we went. We found the restaurant pretty easily, but it was closed. LOL Nice giving out coupons and then closing the place. But there were other locations and Sarah looked on line - yes we had a phone with us with internet access - found the directions to another one and off we went. This one was open and we were seated right away. A tiny place but the food was delicious. We both had the special on the coupon - spaghetti & meatballs with garlic bread. and we both ordered a side salad. Now the place was very nice but the service was slow. But we weren't in a rush. It was very good pasta and I think we got like 7 meatballs! I don't think we got out of the place until after 8.

It wasn't a late night because Sarah was running 26.2 miles the next day. We just went back to the hotel. Since Sarah had to leave the hotel at 7 the next morning.