Days 4,5 - Prison, ABBA and a museum!

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What we did
These two days, we packed quite a bit in! Nine years ago, Amy had looked into having lunch at “The Clink” which is a restaurant located within the Brixton prison. We didn’t go nine years ago as we had a pretty full agenda, so it made it to the top of the list this trip. The Clink is a remarkable restaurant that gives prisoners the chance to gain professional hospitality skills and qualifications while preparing and serving food. The food is genuinely exceptional, making it a brilliant example of how good cooking can help people build a fresh start. Posted in the pictures you can take a look at the menu. Very upscale dishes; we were very impressed. Unfortunately, due to security reasons, we could not take any photos. The wait staff were personable and attentive. Later that evening, we went to an ABBA concert. ABBA Voyage is an incredible concert experience where ABBAtars (digital versions of the band), perform their greatest hits alongside a live band in a purpose-built arena in London. It feels wonderfully surreal, with all the nostalgia of ABBA and the atmosphere of a live gig, but with a futuristic twist. This was an amazing experience.

On Thursday, we headed to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry. We had learned during our world cruise that the tapestry would be in London while we were here, so Tom set about doing everything he could to secure tickets, and secure them he did! After becoming a museum member and spending over eight hours in a virtual queue, his persistence paid off.

We had become familiar with the tapestry on our two Viking ocean cruises, where enlarged images of it decorate the stairways throughout Viking’s ocean fleet. During the cruise, we enjoyed a tour led by a historian who explained the fascinating stories and details hidden within this incredible piece of history. Having learned so much about it, we were thrilled to have the chance to see it in person. At approximately 224 feet long and 20 inches high, the Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 through a series of embroidered scenes. Seeing it up close brought everything we had learned to life, making it a particularly special stop on our London adventure. We then relaxed for a few hours in our hotel room before venturing out and having sourdough pizza at The Three Johns pub nearby.

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