Kickback Sunday

Entrance

Cheers

Michael our attentive waiter

White peony and rose tea

Today is designated kickback day, after a sleep in its time for a chat with Stevie and then a late breakfast. With sunshine streaming through the windows we catch up on blog posts and washing. Before we know its time to glam up for the main event of the day.

Off we go to the Savoy for afternoon tea. The Savoy opened in 1889 and was totally refurbished in 2010. Its glamorous and divine a truly magnificent place. We are ushered to our comfy armchairs for a decadent afternoon. Starting with champagne we work our way through delicate sandwiches then move onto scones with jam and clotted cream. An extra bowl of cream is needed, I am sure it was Jane that used it all up. Now time for the cakes, chocolate celebration, rum, strawberry tarts all served by our waiter, Michael. The tea selection is amazing I try out white peony and rose. Just when I thought we had finished the waiter comes along with second course of cakes, brought on a trolley and cut as you wait and served to you. This is an experience like no other.

Now the main event gets a little bit more exciting as Jane’s teenage heartthrob walks into the room. David Bowie and his family have arrived. A ripple of excitement goes through the Savoy with staff and guests alike. Of course I was clueless but Jane knew straight away who he was. He looks so normal, out for a nice afternoon with his family and friends.

After we finally drag ourselves away we check out all the other bars and the museum that has memorabilia from all the stars over the years that have stayed here such as Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne and Bob Hope. We also learn about Kasper the cat, who is used when there are parties of 13 guests to break the curse set in 1889. The curse says that the first to leave the table will die soon.

Once home we enjoyed some classic David Bowie songs to finish off the day.