Changing of the Guards - part 2
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
I have resorted to being a jerk in return and I'm just reaching around him and taking photos and blocking his view with my arm and phone. If I can't see it, I at least want a picture of it to look atRead more
Victoria Memorial
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Monument commemorating the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. The monument is 25 metres high and uses 2,300 tonnes of white Carrara marble.. Wow!
Canada Gate
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
An entrance to Green Park, the gate was presented to London by Canada as part of a vast memorial dedicated to Queen Victoria, who died in 1901.
The Coat of Arms for BC, SK and AB were not on theRead more
Canada Memorial
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Erected in 1992 to commemorate members of the Canadian Forces killed during the First and Second World Wars. Pictures don't do it justice. The maple leaves carved into the fountain are really lovely.
The Mall
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
The Mall is not a place for shopping. It's a road leading to/from Buckingham Palace. Here are a few photos from our walk down the street.
Queen Mother and King George Memorial
Duke of YorkRead more
Trafalgar Square
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
This square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar, Spain.
SeemsRead more
Gordon's Wine Bar
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Believed to be the oldest Wine Bar in London, Gordon's Wine Bar was established in 1890.
Great food, awesome wine and delicious cheese. Potions of wine and cheese were very generous!
This place isRead more
Wallace Collection
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
The Wallace Collection is a museum which displays the works of art collected in the 18th and 19th centuries by five generations of a British aristocratic family - the first four Marquesses of HertfordRead more
National Gallery
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Mostly paintings I know nothing about. Lots were quite nice. The last one I have shared in this set of 6 is apparently going to be featured on the £20 bill that will go into circulation in the yearRead more
Canada House
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Good to know where this is... in case I lose my passport. Lol! The Canadian Consulate.
Chinatown and Palace Theatre
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Just walking through to our next stop.
Decorated streets of Chinatown
Palace Theatre - Lea Miserables
M&M World
London Randomness
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
No PPE (peepee), no work. Get these people to a toilet already.
If you have ichibuns, you might need some cream for that.
Oh and Yoda. Because why not.
Took a wrong turn in London, ended up inRead more
Poppie's Fish and Chips
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Supposed to be one of the best fish and chips in London.. and I will say that it was pretty darn good! The piece of fish was enormous. I couldn't even finish it.
Our server was interesting. He woreRead more
Picadilly Circus
April 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
No clowns, elephants or lions here… the brits' use of the word circus in this situation comes from the latin word "circle" and refers to a round open space at a street junction. There are manyRead more
Kensington Palace (again)
April 28, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Swung back in to Kensington Palace today just to hit up the gift shop to buy a couple of souvenirs.
Meet Dick.
April 28, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
This bus driver was a dick, and I don't mean his name was Richard.
Left us standing outside in the rain while he played with his cell phone for 10 mins. I get that bus isn't set to leave for 10 moreRead more
Little Venice
April 28, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Cute canal known as Little Venice, full of waterside cafes and pubs. Gorgeous place to take a stroll!
Cafe Laville
April 28, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Nice lunch at a cafe with a view of Little Venice out the window.
British Museum
April 28, 2018 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Another museum.. We saw the Rosetta Stone and a lot of other really neat things. And lots and lots of old pottery. Lots. I might be getting a bit museum'd out this week. Or at least my tired feet are.Read more
Old Red Lion Theatre Pub
April 28, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
The pub is thought to be the oldest pub in London, having first been built in 1415. It's also a popular hang out spot for the cast of Game of Thrones… I kept an eye out just in case, but Winter didRead more
Gatwick Express
April 29, 2018 in England ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Taking the train back to the airport... goodbye London! It was a blast! I would have loved to stay longer.
Jamie's Italian - Gatwick
April 29, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Zipped into the Jamie Oliver restaurant at the airport for a quick lunch and drink before flying. Yum!
Keflavik Int'l Airport
April 29, 2018 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Welcome to sopping wet Iceland! Landed safely.
Costco
April 29, 2018 in Iceland ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Food ain't cheap in Iceland! We might be eating Costco hot dogs or pizza and Kirkland mango slushies every day.
