May 4

 I will have to start again from the end of the day because that will explain the delay of the 4th day.

On our way to the pub after another long day of walking I tripped and fell on the pavement. I hit my head severely on the sidewalk. I was bleeding a lot from my forehead and my nose. Many people came to help us and a street worker even ran to the hospital which was right next to us to get a wheelchair. I was picked up quickly for first aid and sent to another hospital by taxi for CT scans and stitches. Luckily in my bad luck, the injuries weren't that bad: my nose is broken but just a small fracture at the base and I had to have 3 stitches and glue on my forehead. Of course, I'm not in great shape for a big day of sightseeing. I will calm down today.  I have an appointment to remove the stichs in about 7-8 days.  

My glasses are broken but I brought other glasses just in case. My pants went straight to the waste because they were so soaked with blood. Fortunately my coat was saved because it is waterproof. I put it in cold water overnight and it was fine by morning.

I can't thank my friends enough.  They stayed with me the whole time until we got home.  

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Now here's the day's report from the start. We started our day with a second coffee in the Victoria Embankment garden where Josée and Anne took the opportunity to keep in shape. Right next to the garden was the famous Gordon Wine Bar. We were invited by a member of staff to visit as it was not open yet.

Our goal was to take the bus to St. Paul's Cathedral. Instead, we walked all along the Strand. A nice 45 minute walk. By the time we arrived it was time for lunch. We chose simplicity and had a sandwich at PRET. Have you ever seen the Wild Table Of Love animal sculpture in Paternoster Square? We were lucky enough to see it before it was moved shortly after the end of May.

After lunch, Anne, Ghylaine and Roger went to visit St-Paul and Josée and I went to Leaden Hall Market. On our way, we admire the Gherkin (called the "pickle") and the very modern Lloyds building. Of course we did not close our eyes when we met the beautiful Londoners on our way.

We crossed the Millennium bridge to visit the Tate Modern. We visited a few rooms and Anne bought a nice umbrella.

We walked along the Thame to Borough Market. We bought what would have been our supper if... Well, as we were on our way to our happy hour, what happened happened.

There is no pictures of this time of the day.  Sorry.