Monday, June 29, 2009

Day Trip to London

No trip to the the UK is ever complete without a trip into London.

In order to max the day, we planned a short route from Piccadilly Circus (A), through Green Park (B), to Buckingham Palace (C), through St James Park (D), past Westminster Abbey (E) and the Houses of Parliament, up the London Eye (F), to Trafalgar Square (G) and then Home James.

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Popping out at Piccadilly Circus, we were glad to see the usual “75% Sale” signs at Lillywhites and we all exited with new crocs.

Walking down Piccadilly Road, there was a huge Hare Krishna march.

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St James Park was the ideal spot to rest the bones and have a quick lunch.

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Next stop, to visit the Queen

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Mutherdux admiring the Victoria Monument with the Gold Angels atop while Dad is photographing Pall Mall

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The girls are being angels today!

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Then, a stroll through St James Park and on past Westminster Abbey and The Houses of Parliament.

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After tea, a trip around the London Eye.

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And then a stroll along the river towards Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column.

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