Changing of the Guards - part 2
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 atMeer informatie
Victoria Memorial
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 theMeer informatie
Canada Memorial
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 YorkMeer informatie
Trafalgar Square
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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.
SeemsMeer informatie
Gordon's Wine Bar
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 isMeer informatie
Wallace Collection
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 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 HertfordMeer informatie
National Gallery
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 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 yearMeer informatie
Canada House
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Good to know where this is... in case I lose my passport. Lol! The Canadian Consulate.
Chinatown and Palace Theatre
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Just walking through to our next stop.
Decorated streets of Chinatown
Palace Theatre - Lea Miserables
M&M World
London Randomness
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 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 inMeer informatie
Poppie's Fish and Chips
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 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 woreMeer informatie
Picadilly Circus
27 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 manyMeer informatie
Kensington Palace (again)
28 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Swung back in to Kensington Palace today just to hit up the gift shop to buy a couple of souvenirs.
Meet Dick.
28 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 moreMeer informatie
Little Venice
28 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Cute canal known as Little Venice, full of waterside cafes and pubs. Gorgeous place to take a stroll!
Cafe Laville
28 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Nice lunch at a cafe with a view of Little Venice out the window.
British Museum
28 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.Meer informatie
Old Red Lion Theatre Pub
28 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 didMeer informatie
Gatwick Express
29 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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
29 april 2018, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Zipped into the Jamie Oliver restaurant at the airport for a quick lunch and drink before flying. Yum!
Keflavik Int'l Airport
29 april 2018, IJsland ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Welcome to sopping wet Iceland! Landed safely.
Costco
29 april 2018, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Food ain't cheap in Iceland! We might be eating Costco hot dogs or pizza and Kirkland mango slushies every day.
Solvellir
29 april 2018, IJsland ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
We have safely reached our cabin in Iceland. What a change of pace from London! We hear nothing but the sound of light rain and a few birds.
This cabin is super cute!