FAMOUS PAINTINGS, A MUSICAL AND FINE DINING IN LONDON

The National Gallery in London, UK

"Wicked", the musical, tickets at half price in Leicester Square London, UK

Fine dining dinner at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill

You cannot go to London and not see The National Gallery. 

We found hundreds of the most famous and beautiful paintings in the world in The National Gallery. We feasted our eyes on the works and inspiring art of the masters, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Michaelangelo, Leornardo da Vinci and many others. One can easily lose one's sense of time while viewing the breathtaking collection. And we prevented this by constantly reminding ourselves that we have a play to catch in the early afternoon.

The National Gallery is easily accessed via the Tube by getting off at the Charing Cross station. Entrance is free and a number of audio guides and tours are available to help you explore the collection and make the most of your visit. 

One must-do when in London is to see a play or musical in London's West End. We did not plan to see any though, thinking that tickets were expensive. But, while strolling at Leicester Square on our second day and before enjoying the Chinese buffet at Hongkong buffet, we came across a ticket booth selling tickets to the musical, "Wicked", at half price! How lucky can one get? No need to twist our arms then. My friend and I bought tickets and did not let this wonderful opportunity pass : ).

Having done with our visit to The National Gallery, we proceeded to the Victoria Station for a simple lunch of sandwiches and drinks at The Subway. We chose to have lunch here since The Apollo Victoria theater, where "Wicked" is playing, is near the Victoria Station.

Our friends who have seen "Wicked" were right. It was a beautiful musical. We were spellbound and went out of the theater teary-eyed. 

Dinner was at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill. It was our turn to treat our friend who lives in London and who so generously welcomed us to stay at her place. And nothing was more fitting than a fine dining experience.

My friends both had steaks and it was fish for me. The main meal was great! Proof of this is the lack of photos to show you. We only realized that we did not take any photos of the main meal after we relished it and already cleaned our plates : ). Also, the wine suggested by the person who served us was excellent! No resistance on our parts to finish it to the last drop.

That was a whole day in London steeped with art and culture!