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Matkaaja My Big OE
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- Päivä 6
- perjantai 31. maaliskuuta 2017
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Korkeus: 17 m
- Englanti Pimlico 51.48703, -0.133451°29’13” N 0°8’0” W
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The London Eye
31. maaliskuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
The London Eye can be seen from all over London and I decided the lovely spring weather was perfect to see the views from this famous wheel. A fast track ticket zoomed me past the large queue of other people with the same idea and I was in a capsule with only 8 others for some reason. The views were certainly very good and the ride was slow enough to enjoy London from every angle.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja At the top!
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Janice HusbandWent on it a few years back with Grant, Daniel & some friends from UK (probably about 8 or 9 years ago now 😳). We really enjoyed it too...great views! We did the same as you Belinda & pre booked our ticket time - so no big cues. Sounds like you're on to it! 😜 X
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- Päivä 7
- lauantai 1. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 10.00
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Korkeus: 10 m
- Englanti Eton 51.48877, -0.6091951°29’20” N 0°36’33” W
Windsor Castle
1. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Two short train rides from London and you can be in Windsor. I arrived just in time for the changing of the guards and it was much easier to see than at Buckingham Palace. A short walk up the hill and Windsor Castle can be seen in all its glory. I headed straight for the tour of the State Apartments. This was really worth seeing (again no photos allowed). A fascinating insight into Royal life both past and present. I especially liked the China room showing a huge variety of the beautiful sets. There was also a room that had a sheild for every knight of the royal order on its ceiling.

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- Päivä 7
- lauantai 1. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 14.00
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Korkeus: 14 m
- Englanti The Tower of London 51.50811, -0.0759551°30’29” N 0°4’33” W
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The Tower of London
1. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
This was one of my favourite places to visit in London. I had not realised it was so big and I ended up spending several hours exploring this landmark. I joined a talk by one of the Yeoman Wardens. It was an hour of humerous theatrics mixed with interesting facts about traitors, murderers and beheadings performed in the Tower.

I then went to see the Crown Jewels and was happy it was spring so the large queuing area wasn't required. The jewels were absolutely stunning and I found it hard to believe they were real as the security seemed low key (no bag scanners like most of the other tourist attractions). No photos were allowed unfortunately.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja The oldest Tudor buildings in London not damaged by the fire.
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Janice Husband Grant & I joined a tour when we visited many years ago - it's well worth doing & as you've said, there's lots to see & learn about its history! 😃 I Loved seeing the Crown 👑 Jewels up close too!!!
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Matkaaja My Big OE
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- Päivä 7
- lauantai 1. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 14.00
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Korkeus: 11 m
- Englanti Southwark 51.50431, -0.0761851°30’16” N 0°4’34” W
The Tower Bridge
1. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
This beautiful old Bridge was surprisingly interesting to visit and not just look at. I took a tour which meant you could walk across the top walkways, enjoy the view and take the classic glass floor photos.

The most fascinating part was when you go below the bridge and see the lovely old boilers and steam engines which operate the lifting of the spans.Lue lisää
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We did the tour of Tower Bridge back in 1991 and thoroughly enjoyed it. As you say, there is so much to see and is most interesting.
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Matkaaja My Big OE
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- Päivä 8
- sunnuntai 2. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 9.48
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Korkeus: 10 m
- Englanti Whitehall 51.50083, -0.1269151°30’3” N 0°7’37” W
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Westminster attack
2. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
I'm visiting the area around Westminster this morning. There are some very somber reminders of the things that are happening in the world right now. I loved the letter from one Londoner who wrote with pride and defiance that they would not give in to fear. I feel this way too and will continue to travel and visit the places I want to see.Lue lisää
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Ella Kahu Expert on the selfie stick already
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Ella KahuSo true
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Janice Husband Looking FAB... x
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Matkaaja My Big OE
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- Päivä 8
- sunnuntai 2. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 16.00
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Korkeus: 30 m
- Englanti Tate Modern 51.5076, -0.0993651°30’27” N 0°5’58” W
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The Tate Modern
2. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
I decided to visit the modern art museum The Tate even though I am not the biggest fan of modern art. The building the museum is in is another repurposed one as it used to be an electricity plant. I love that they do this and it made it an interesting space for the art. As to the art, I still don't understand most of it despite reading the explanations and examining my reactions to what I was seeing. To me the yellow triangle was just that and I found the long winded analysis a bit pretentious.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja Made from donated human hair...
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Matkaaja A photo I took from the back balcony of the museum.
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- Päivä 8
- sunnuntai 2. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 18.21
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Korkeus: 38 m
- Englanti Camden Lock Market 51.5415, -0.1457251°32’29” N 0°8’45” W
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Camden Markets
2. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Having well and truly mastered the underground by now I went a little further afield to the Camden Markets (as recommended by Nat!). The area was definitely a little grittier than Central London. There are several markets here and I visited one called The Stables Market. It is another example of the repurposing of lovely old buildings in London. Based inside an old Stable and Horse hospital, it was full of unusual people and stalls selling all kinds of things on a busy Sunday afternoon.

After a quick lunch of prawns cooked three ways, I wandered around the Market. Luckily I'm limited with space so no big purchases but I did buy myself a couple of necklaces (I know.....) before heading back to London Central.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja A cereal cafe!
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Matkaaja Ok I know I said I wouldn't buy anything but they were two for £8 ($15)...can never have too many necklaces.
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Ella Kahu This site needs a 'like' button on each photo
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Matkaaja My Big OE
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- Päivä 8
- sunnuntai 2. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 18.43
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Korkeus: 15 m
- Englanti City of Westminster 51.49904, -0.1226651°29’57” N 0°7’22” W
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Cruising the Thames
2. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The London Pass I bought included the use of a hop on/off river cruise on the Thames. I decided to use it instead of the underground to get to the Tower Bridge. It was better than I expected with the boatman who gave the commentary being witty and interesting so I stayed on to the end stop of Greenwich. I hopped off for a wander around and bought a lovely coffee from a cart that also sold alcohol!

It was fascinating to see all the buildings that had been converted from warehouses into apartments. They all looked very high end and according to the guide most London workers cannot afford to live in them. A new apartment building called "Legoland" by the locals was designed to give every apartment a river view.Lue lisää
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Ella Kahu great shot
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Janice Husband I recognise the Cutty Sark sitting proudly in her dry berth at Greenwich... I went on board to explore - but that was 'many moons ago' on a school trip to London! 😜
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- Päivä 8
- sunnuntai 2. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 19.13
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Korkeus: 24 m
- Englanti Victoria 51.49764, -0.1377151°29’52” N 0°8’16” W
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Jamie's Italian Victoria
2. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Celebrated my last night in London with dinner at a Jamie Oliver Restaurant just down the road from my Hotel. I ate off a special evening memu that was £15.95 for any two courses! Yummy food and excellent service meant an enjoyable evening for me. It's off back to the hotel earlier tonight than the last two evenings to pack and catch up on things.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja Jamie's wee joke in the ladies.
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Matkaaja Freshly made pasta Oxtail Ragu Tagliatel
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Matkaaja My Big OE
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- Päivä 8
- sunnuntai 2. huhtikuuta 2017 klo 22.44
- 🌙 8 °C
- Korkeus: 11 m
- Englanti Vauxhall 51.48342, -0.1294151°29’0” N 0°7’46” W
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Pimlico and the St George
2. huhtikuuta 2017, Englanti ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
The hotel I chose in London was actually more of a traditional bed and breakfast in a beautiful old converted terrace house. It was perfectly located for me within 20 minutes walk of Trafalger square or an easy bus ride. The surrounding area was lovely with the occasional little square with markets or gardens. So rewarding to walk around places if you can. You can even stop for a drink in an old English pub as a bonus!

As you can see from my London photos I was blessed with lovely spring weather with only the occasional cloudy spell. Better than the Wellington summer we just didn't have!Lue lisää
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Janice Husband You've just got to love all the history of the place...still evident in the many characterful buildings.
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Janice Husband Ah, it so must be Spring! I can see all the Daffodils 🌼 are out in force 😜
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