Today was our first day staying in London.  We got to our hotel early and were not able to check in so we went walking around and had lunch… at McDonalds, lol.  Odd getting the different cup sizes here and they have some things on the menu that we don’t have at home.

Anyway… the after lunch part was the exciting part, and hopefully the most excitement we have the entire time we are here.  I’ll just say that we had an injury, a hospital visit, and a visit to the local police station.  England has the “National Health Service” here and emergency and accidental services are free, even to non-residents.  What shocked me was walking in and no one saying where is your id and insurance card, etc?  There was only, (brace yourselves), one piece of paper to fill out with your name and address and primary complaint!!!  I wonder how many Americans walk in there with a minor scrape and walk out with a concussion from hitting their head on the floor when the pass out from the shock of it all.  1. Free care and 2. One form in the emergency room.  Seriously.

Prior to all the excitement I did get a couple of photos, and mom got one of the police cars.   Here are just a couple…

I think I’ll sit now and enjoy the peace and quiet.  We have a tour that leaves early in the morning and it’s pouring rain outside.  Should be interesting to see how that works out.

~j