We spent a couple of days in London last week. Actually the G20 days which turned out to be the perfect time, as all the tourist spots were empty!
Daniel and Eve were excited to go to The City for the first time, on the train too, so no more car sickness driving along the windy English roads!
Daniel's favorite London 'ride', the Tube!
Some local 'Bobbies' (policemen). They dont carry guns in England, just truncheons.
A Police Smart Car. Perfect kid size!
Our first stop was the Tower of London. We took a boatride on the Thames which gave us a great view!
View from within the castle walls.
The famous White Tower in the centre of the Tower of London. King Henry VIII's armoury is kept here now. We also saw the Crown Jewels, with the largest clear and cut diamond in the world. It looked a little heavy!
The official guards at the Tower of London are the Beefeaters. Behind the Beefeater are theRoyal lodgings, should the Queen choose to stay at the Tower.
Below is an archer, the chainmail he wears under his tunic protects him from incoming fire! Again, very heavy !
As we left the Tower of London, London Bridge was opening for a sailboat to pass through on the Thames. Its rare to see this, it only happens a couple of times a week, so we were very lucky!
The next morning we got up bright and early to see the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace.The Palace gates were impressive.
Next stop, the top of the world!
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