Our London trip was fantastic. It started a little rough though, we had difficulty finding the Tour Company and getting to our assigned bus. They didn’t have our names on “The List”. It all worked out in the end so off we went. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable of all the sites, she had a masters in history and was bubbling over with British wit.
The down side of touring is looking through the bus window at allot of the main attractions. Steve and I were OK with that since it was our first time in London. We are going back Saturday to actually visit the sites that interested us on the bus tour.
Our first destination on tour was to Kensington and Buckingham Palace and park. We snapped a few pics on the way there that were interesting especially the one with a race car on the wall. Boys Toys!
Looks like I could shop till I dropped in there
The changing of the guard, A very formal affair. There were masses of people to watch.
Queen Victoria
Next on the tour was St Paul's Cathedral. It was closed unfortunately for a Deacons ordination service.
Saint Paul, located in front of the cathedral
The Queen Mother
This dude was flying by our bus, suit tales a flapping!
Next stop the Tower of London and the Royal Jewels--too bad they would not let us take pictures. My jaw dropped to the floor when I saw that grandiose display of riches. I wonder if the money could have been spent more wisely?? Oh well they sure were sparkly and shiny!!
Ravens have a home here because they had a job to do in the middle ages. They ate left overs from torturing, beheading, hanging, and other public spectacles that went on here at the Tower.
Next a short cruise looking at things from the River Thames.
Last but not least Big Ben. You cannot go to London and not visit Ben!
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