Greetings from cold, but mostly dry London.
Day two of the adventure continues with another walking tour of London.
We love London and have visited here before but love returning. I think one of the reasons why is that we use the underground extensively.
The underground is safe, reasonably priced and can take you anywhere.
Traffic in London is relatively light as everyone uses the Tubes to get around .
Ok, before we go anywhere, a Full English Breakfast. The baked beans cause quite a stir, but they’re delicious!
First stop Buckingham Palace,
Ok, walking through the park now.
A short walk takes you to Westminster Abbey
You need to take a tour here, so Cindy and Kate went in while I people watched.
Beautiful, beautiful place and unbelievable history. You could easily spend the whole day here.
But we must walk!
The giants of the UK have statues in the park next to Westminster.
Walking down to parliament. It’s been restored and it’s beautiful.
In 1940, an incredible battle was waged over the skies of London! It’s was a battle to save freedom from Nazi Germany.
People from around the UK came and participated in the battle. The Germans were relentless in bombing London, thousands died!
This monument stands in thanks to all who helped to save the world from fascism.
Walking through Soho now. Quite the happening spot.
On to Covent Garden. Quite the busy place with the holidays.
Ok, that’s it from London!
We’re heading to Stansted Airport, where I’m flying to Spain and Cindy and Kate are picking up a rental car and touring England, Ireland and Scotland.
P.S. Another 12 mile day…that’s 25 miles in two days! So much for a slow start!
Cheerio from London Town
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