To be honest, I understood not even five percent of Henry IV, part two, in The Globe, the reconstruction of Shakespeare's theatre at the Thames, but the visit was very much worth it.The theatre has been rebuilt close to the site of Shakespeare's original thatched roof playhouse. Sitting on the benches isn't very comfortable, neither is standing in the arena in the middle for the whole length of the bard's plays. But it's a unique experience. For both of us it was a great experience not only because of the location itself but also because of the authentic performance.
A day earlier, on Saturday, Günter and I went to Victoria Park to meet an old friend from my university days in Münster, Thomas and his wife Kathrin. They took part in Pride Run 2010, a 10-kilometer run supporting the gay community.
On Sunday, we were invited by Sandra, sister of our friend Bridget in Nottinghamshire, for a wonderful Sunday Roast. She introduced us to her hiking friends Elaine and John and we spent a very funny afternoon together.
I'm supposed to join Elaine and John next Sunday on a hiking tour starting in Dover, and Sandra has promised to show me around Westminster Abbey the following Monday. Unfortunately Günter will be gone by then.
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