For anyone that knows Dad they will know how much he loves reminiscing about the good all days (his days in the Navy). When Dad's face lights up and his eye balls bulge you know he is really exited (or as we prefer to call it Froffin). This afternoon's adventures provided a prime example of Dad truly Froffin!
It started off with a tour of Tower bridge. As part of our tour we were allowed into the engine room responsible for lifting the bridge when boats want to pass under it. Dad literally started Froffin as soon as we entered this room. As well as loving the excuse to bring up more stories from his navy past he also got to delve into a lengthy explanation of how the steam engine actually worked. (This leads to Jessie's life tip number one- don't ever go into an engine room with Dad).
After finally making it out of the engine room our next stop was the Belfast- a retired navy ship now anchored in the River Thames and used as a tourist attraction. With Dad still Froffin from the Tower Bridge engine room, Jake, Luke and I really weren't too excited about this tour, but it ended up being not too bad... It could have something to do with the fact that we lost Dad to the engine room (steam) about five minutes in. (Jessie's life tip number two- if you somehow end up on a naval ship with Dad show him where the engine room is and run!)
The definite highlight of the afternoon was as we left the Belfast, walking along the South Bank. When Dad stopped to turn around for a moment, a busker dressed up as the Grim Reaper snuck up and stood right behind him. When Dad turned around to keep walking he got the fright of his life (exemplified by his girl scream and a short but super speedy sprint away from the busker).
Jessie
Location:Tower Bridge and H.M.S. Belfast
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