"Temperatures in Tube 110+"

The biggest talking point of the last few days has been the weather.  For what is usually a chilly and wet city, London has been surprisingly warm.  The last few days have all hovered 90 degrees, and yesterday was "the hottest day since July 2006".  I was surprised - 90 degrees is very typical for most of the states, but we are pretty far North over here.  And London men don't really dress well for the heat either - I can probably count on one hand the number of male Londoners that I've seen in shorts.

We took a walking tour to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.  Our tour guide was spectacular - he had moving like we were doing military exercises, and we seemed to be in the best position to see everything.  Here is a video of the Irish Guard (bagpipers) and the English soldiers who are going to be the ones that are changing in.  

We spent some time at the British Museum yesterday.  Saw the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles (the original marble from the Parthenon) and several mummies - all awesome stuff.  It really makes one realize how far England's power and influence used to stretch.

Had dinner at the Chicago Rib Shack last night.  It was July 2 and I needed some contact with American culture.  And American food is wayyy better than English food.  I'll take ribs and fries over blood sausage any day.

I'll post a video from the British Museum later today - we're off to go watch the British fan favorite Murray take on American Roddick in the semis at Wimbledon.