We finally had some sun today. So we loaded up our iPods with the audio guide for the Covent Garden Grand Tour and ventured out to our first art appreciation grand tour.
It was an enjoyable and unusual experience as some of the famous paintings were hanging right next to busy shops in Covent Garden. It was almost as interesting to watch people’s reaction when they discovered the art as appreciating the pieces themselves. I think it’s a brilliant idea to bring classical art to the general public. It’s more fun to walk around town on a sunny day than being indoors even than in a nicely curated museum.
Credit should given to the campaign organisor who came up with different routes for people to follow; those who work in town can also take 30 to 45 minute lunch-break tours. What a genius idea!
