With only two hours in central London via a long layover, David and I decided to spend our time at The National Gallery. We love art and wanted to see the gems that are housed in London. The Gallery is open every day and is free so it was a perfect fit for us.
Trafalgar Square – View from the Museum
From the airport, we headed into London via the Tube and after a short walk, ended up in Trafalgar Square at The National Gallery. When we arrived at the museum, I had to eat something before I could enjoy the art. We headed down to the café, a little afraid of the prices; to our surprise, it was very reasonable. The chicken curry sandwich, carrot cake and coffee were delicious and perfect.
Once we arrived, we realized we were right on time for a tour. Guided tours are offered daily at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM. We joined at least 50 other patrons as a docent guided us through the busy rooms. At first, I was discouraged when the docent stated she would show us only 4 pieces on the hour-long tour due to the large size of the group. But, I can honestly say, it was the best museum tour I have ever experienced.
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