Here's what I love about London: everything is on time. When we arrived at Paddington Station to catch our train to Oxford yesterday we were warned not to wander too far before the train left because when the schedule says an 8:22AM departure you can be certain that the train is moving out of the station at 8:22AM. This prompt service goes for the underground and busses, as well. Just this morning I was standing outside of the Palace Theatre Box Office, waiting to get "day of" tickets for "Singin' in the Rain," and the doors were unlocked right on time, exactly at 10AM. The efficiency of the system in London is especially noticeable because while I walk most places, I depend on the public transportation system. For our day trips we need to get to our destinations easily and efficiently in order to have plenty of time to spend there, or to arrive in time for a scheduled tour. So far we haven't been let down!
And now please enjoy this little memento from Paddington Station!
[Post title quote from George Bernard Shaw.]
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