Adrian met us at the flat, and we three walked down to Tower Pier to catch a ferry to Greenwich. It was another bluebird day – perfect for a ride down the Thames. We walked around the Naval Academy grounds, watched more skaters there and then toured the Queen’s House and the Royal Observatory. No time for the Maritime Museum, so that was added to the “go-back” list of things to do in the future! We had time for a quick walk around Greenwich and a pint and snack at the Royal Gipsy pub before heading back to the boat for the trip up-river under a setting sun.

Willa and I had a quick rest at the flat and then headed down to Whitechapel for fantastic curry at Tayyab's. Tucked down a side street, Tayyab's is a bit of an anachronism; shiny, colorful modern decor, and bustling with people and the irrestible smell of curry and peppers wafting down a dark street in a less than desirable neigborhood. An advance booking seems to make little difference, as everyone is subjected to the winding queue for a table. The long wait pays back in spades as Willa and I enjoyed a feast that left us full bellied and sounding like broken records, "this is so good!"

--- Adrian and Willa chillin' (literally and figuratively) with spectacular views ---

--- the old warehouses of the East End docking glory days are now mostly converted to expensive flats ---

--- looking through the columns of the Royal Navel Academy; out towards Canary Wharf and up towards the Royal Observatory ---
 

--- Adrian, Willa, and I squeeze in for a arm's length portrait ---

--- The Maritime Museum (left), the Queen's House (by Inigo Jones), and the Royal Navel Academy with Canary Wharf glowing from across the Thames. Frost on the green persists even in the late afternoon. ---

--- back on the ferry and warming up, Adrian wins the "best socks" award ---