...not just one pack either...
...and not just the usual amount of stuf...
Piccadilly Circus
Having borrowed warm coats (Floridians, evidently don't own puffa jackets!) we braved the elements on the open-top bus and drank in the best of the sights. In spite of being a born and bred Londoner, and having lived here all my life, I'm still impressed with what we have to offer.
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Big Ben
The London Eye
Despite a dodgy weather forecast, we managed to stay dry - the only time it rained was when we were on the London Eye, which got me a dramatic photo of The Houses of Parliament using the black and white setting on my camera.
The Houses of Parliament
Pods on The London Eye
We got off the bus to go on the London Eye and then jumped on the river boat to travel down the Thames to the Tower of London.
Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast
The Tower of London
Then it was back on the bus to complete the loop via St Paul's Cathedral.
It's a great way to see all the major landmarks and the tour guides are full of knowledge and have a great sense of humour, making it fun and interesting. You can hop off and on to keep nicely topped up with coffee and pastries...
Yesterday, they braved the London Underground by themselves and this morning they have flown off to Amsterdam for 3 days. I can get my breath back ready for an action-packed week when they return on Tuesday. Stonehenge, Salisbury, Southwold and Stratford-upon-Avon beckon...
oreos - no, reeses peanut butter cups Yes.
ReplyDeletelooks like you've been having a great time, love the photos, we had the same experiences, you see your turf with different eyes when you have visitors with you
The Big Red Bus certainly gets around doesn't it? What a fun way to travel and see all the sights. I like the fact you can get on and off and stop for pastries and suchlike!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's so much fun to be a tourist in your own town - we plan to do something similar (though obviously on a smaller scale) on the open top bus in Cambridge this summer.
ReplyDeleteHope the oreos give you enough energy for the week to come ...
Wonderful pictures! Really great ... makes me want to go and visit London again.
ReplyDeleteAs for the Oreos ... Tesco now sell them, and so does my local Sainsburys! x
London really IS amazing isn't it? And your photos certainly do it justice.
ReplyDeleteAnd Oreos are in my Tesco's too, just shout if/when you run out!
Wonderful photos! I hope I get to see it myself one day.. oh and I've never tasted an Oreo :O)
ReplyDeleteI'll bring you vegemite from Australia if you'll be my tour guide.
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white photo in particular, it's brilliant! Glad you have time to take a breath before the next stint! Have fun in Stratford, we may pass each other without realising (make sure you take them to Carluccios for coffee and cakes, yum!)x
ReplyDeleteAh, London...love that city! Your photos are fantastic! Oreos...Now I'm American, and Oreo is apparently America's favorite cookie...But would you believe, I've NEVER liked them?! True...they're not chocolatey enough. LOL! But I wish you joy as you snack on your lot of Oreos! ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful whistlestop tour and fabulous photos too. Sometimes it takes the fresh eyes and enthusiasm of visitors to help you appreciate the sights again.
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