Post Box
June 26, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
I was able to give a small history/culture lesson about the British and the post boxes. If you look closely, you'll see 3 parts that get added to the front of the post box. The 'R' on the right standRead more
Phone Booth
June 26, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
We found two old phone booths! So naturally, we had to stop for a picture!
Scottish Dinner Event
June 26, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We went to a restaurant that put on a "traditional Scottish evening" for us. There was singing, bagpipes, haggis, and other amazing food. The kids talked me into (guilted and pressured, really) tryingRead more
Late Night / Early Morning
June 26, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
We got back pretty late from dinner, and we have to be up VERY VERY early for our flight tomorrow. I'll post more of today's pictures tomorrow.
Nite!
Airport
June 27, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We're here at the Edinburgh Airport. Next stop, security.
Security
June 27, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We made it through security! Only one item got flagged (regular size tube of toothpaste). Fortunately, they did an additional test/check on it and eventually cleared it. They were flagging a LOT ofRead more
London
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We have arrived at London City Airport!
London Tube
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Today was our first day going on the "Tube", which is the subway for London. It's more complicated that both the DC and Paris subways in my opinion. The kids were starting to get the hang of it,Read more
Chinatown
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
We're going to see the major sights of London tomorrow, so today we did some of the places that won't be on the guided tour. First, we went to Chinatown!
Piccadilly Circus
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Next, we went to Piccadilly Circus. It has huge electronic billboards that reminded me of (a much much much) smaller version of Times Square. In the fountain is Anteros (a figure in Greek mythology).
Swiss Center
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
The Swiss Center used to be in Leicester Square, but it has moved. However, the display of the 26 shields of the cantons that make up the Swiss Confederacy, and the Glockenspiel are still there. WhenRead more
Leicester Square
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
This square is near the entertainment located in Piccadilly Circus. It has some statues that are movie themed, including Marry Poppins and Harry Potter.
Diagon Alley
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
This is one of the places that the Harry Potter films based their locations after.
New Phone Booth Use
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Some of the old telephone booths have be refitted to have wifi. We didn't try to connect, but it's a cool concept!
Hard Rock Café
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We had dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe. It's the oldest one in the world!
Post Box
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Here's another example of a Post Box. This one is E II R for Queen Elizabeth II.
Platform 9 & 3/4
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We went to Kings Cross Station and AJ & I tried to access Platform 9 & 3/4. We didn't make it through the wall the first time, but we both made it the second time!
Man in the Clock
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
There is a clock outside of Paddington Station with a very unique clock. It looks like there is a man inside the clock that is painting the hands of the clock, then squeegeeing it away to draw the newRead more
Picnic
June 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We didn't plan to see this. However, we decided to check it out. According to what I found online, it is about the "internationally beloved hybrid characters who have travelled the world spreadingRead more
London Walking Tour
June 28, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We had a guided tour of London to see some of the main sights. On our way to the first, we passed Hays Galleria, which had a very interesting statue in it. This was right by the HMS Belfast. The HMSRead more
Tower Bridge
June 28, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
This bridge is often called "London Bridge", however, it is actually called "Tower Bridge". The middle section folds up when boats need to sail through. We've heard from two separate people that inRead more
More Phone Booths
June 28, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We found a set of four phone booths that were in really good condition! The kids threatened to lock me in there.....lol
St. Paul's Cathedral
June 28, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
We visited St. Paul's Cathedral. It has been used for Winston Churchill's funeral, Prince Charles (now King Charles III) and Princess Diana's wedding, Queen Victoria's jubilee celebration, as well asRead more
Westminster Abbey
June 28, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Westminster Abbey is one of the traditional burial places for the Kings and Queens of England (but not the most recent ones).
Elizabeth Tower
June 28, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
This Elizabeth Tower is often called "Big Ben". Big Ben is actually the name of the biggest bell in the tower. This was amazing to see!
Interesting. They sure are proud of their past! [Sharon]