American Cemetary
August 9, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
This one teared me up... as we walked in from the parking lot and first caught sight of all the crosses, the tears popped up. Over 9300 people buried in this place. It is so beautifully done and suchRead more
British cemetary
August 9, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We just did a quick drive by one of the British cemeteries. A definite contrast to how the American one is done. But again - so many lives lost.
Livarot - Cheese Museum and Tasting
August 9, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
After the heavy morning, we decided to add some heavy food (ok - that was bad). We stopped in Livarot - one of 4 AOC designations in Normandy for cheese. They created a neat museum from the NormanRead more
Baroudeur
August 9, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Not the most elegant dinner, but close to Gare du Nord and we could store our bags near us. Steak for Bill and Duck for me. Mostly it was a time to sit for a calm (rainy) moment and say au revoir toRead more
London bound
August 9, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Waking up in Bayeux, a moving tour of the WWII locations, driving to lLvarot and then to Paris, changing stations. It was a lot. But we are settled in on our train to London!
Wrong side of car!
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Tee hee.
Big Bus first Stop.
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
When you only have one day to sightsee, a Hop on Hop Off tour is a great way to do it. We started at Covent Garden and saw St. Paul, crossed over to see the Shard before crossing Tower Bridge.
The Shard
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
What an impressive building.... it would be pretty impressive to stay in the hotel there.
Tower of London
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
It is really weird to have a walled castle with a grassy moat and drawbridges sitting in town with the backdrop of modern buildings.... but that's what the old world does!
Tower Bridge
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Tower Bridge is stunning. Just impressive. Next time I would like to climb up in and do more of a tour.
River Cruise on the Thames
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
A river cruise on the Thames is included with our bus ticket so we jumped on.... unfortunately, so did dozens and dozens of early high school aged kids from Romania, Armenia, and other countries. TheyRead more
Westminster Abbey, Parliament, Big Ben
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Three striking, enormous, and breathtaking institutions! It's hard to fathom how big each of these buildings are and how much history is there. The crowds were also impressive and overwhelming.Read more
Bells
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We happened to be there at 11 as the bells chimed. Lots of other noise too!
Buckingham Palace
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
When in London, you gotta see it.... even if you find the monarchy silly. It's a big, lovely palace and the guards are fun to look at. The flowers and gardens around are equally as impressive!
Green Park
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We cut through Green Park to head to the Hard Rock. After such a chaos of tourists around Buckingham Palace, the park was peaceful and serene and these knobby old trees were fun. We came out of theRead more
The OG Hard Rock
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We always find the Hard Rock Cafe in any city we travel to so Bill can keep building his pin collection (it will be worth millions someday!) But this is the original - the first. It was pretty neat toRead more
More Bus fun!
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Just some more random shots from our speed tour.
LCC Fire Brigade
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
We struggled to find a place for fish and chips and wound up at this place for a nibble before the theater. It was interesting people watching - including the homeless guy that leaned over the rail toRead more
The Old Vic
August 10, 2024 in England ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We didn't go to the West End for theater, but instead enjoyed The Old Vic and closing night of The Constituent starring James Corden. It was interesting to see him in a serious - at times very seriousRead more
Homeward Bound!
August 11, 2024 in England ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
It's been fun, but it is time to get home! An early departure from St. Pancras station, a little English Breakfast at the airport and then a long flight. Ten hours - 5 movies! But we got home andRead more
