High Tea

This afternoon Kevin, Sue and I took the train to central London. We walked across the Thames River on the Jubilee Bridge, a footbridge which was built in 2002 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne.

 Kevin and me on the Jubilee Bridge

We went to County Hall, a large building which used to be the headquarters of the London County Council, but which is today occupied in part by a Marriot Hotel.  There we had a very elegant high tea.  We were seated next to a window overlooking the Thames and Big Ben.  We were served champagne and presented with a wide selection of teas to chose from.  A three tiered tray was placed on the table.  The lower tier was a plate of finger sandwiches, including smoked salmon, cucumber, and beef with horseradish.  The second tier contained scones, both savory and sweet.  The sweet scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam were delicious.  The top tier was a selection of little cakes.  I had never thought of tea as a filling meal, but by the time we were finished we were all quite full.  It was a delightful and thoroughly British experience, and I was so thankful that Kevin and Sue had brought me there.  

Kevin and Sue on Westminster Bridge after our lovely afternoon tea.