Brian Smith, Rich's British friend, is meeting Victor at Heathrow.
— Hello, Brian. I recognized you at once. Rich showed me your picture.
— Hello, Victor. Welcome to London. Nice to see you.
— Nice to see you too.
— Did you have a good flight?
— Yes, I did. Thank you. Richard is sending you this letter and his regards.
— Oh, thank you. How is he getting on?
— He's quite well. Though busy, of course. Working a lot.
— Very much like him.
— Where we going to?
— To my car. I'll drive you to the hotel.
— Where's the hotel?
— I've booked you a room in Central London. It s a bed-and-breakfast accommodation.
— Thank you, Brian. That's just what I need. I hope it's not too expensive
— Staying in London needn't be expensive. It's reasonable. And I live very near your hotel.
— That's great.
— But unfortunately I can't join you at daytime. I'm only free in the evening.
— That's absolutely all right, Brian. I have only a couple of days in London. Is there a regular tour of the city?
— Oh yes, lots of them. I advise you to buy a special ticket. «London Explorer».
— Is it a one day ticket?
— No, it's a three day ticket. It's for the red buses and underground.
— And I`ll need a map and a guidebook.
— You can buy one at the Tourist Information Centre. It's near Victoria Station.
— I'd love to see the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. Look where you're going! Sorry, I forgot that they drive on the left side of the road. It seems unusual.
— Right, I felt very much the same on the Continent. But you'll get used to it quickly.