Day 27 - London

Today was Tower Day. 

Started off early at the Tower of London.  It's a bit of a misnomer, as the tallest building is only 4 stories.  Hardly a tower.  It's more of a castle.  Having said that, there are 21 different named towers within the Tower of London.  Maybe it should be the Towers of London.  In any case, it's a cool place and one of the must do places in London.  Lots of interesting things to see, including some fantastic old weapons and armour.  Great history here.

Moved on to the Tower Bridge.  Moderately interesting, especially the Engine Room tour.

Finished off at the Borough Market.

A few new photos here.

Day 26 - London

Up early today to walk the canal from Little Venice to the Camden Market.  A nice walk, although quite cool, where you can see canal boats, some seedy sections, some ultra rich areas and part of the London Zoo.

Camden Market is very touristy, with loads of mass produced merchandise and very little in the way of original stuff.  It does have a unique setting and layout and is easy to get lost in the maze of streets and tunnels.  But, if you want a market with original stuff and/or real antiques, this is not the place.

On to the RAF Museum.  It doesn't officially open until June, so there are some teething problems.  It needs more signage and some displays aren't ready yet.  But we did get in, and it has some great planes to look at.  It's good, but it will get better.  Worth a visit if you like this sort of thing.

Day 25 - London

We spent the day at Windsor Castle.  Much to our surprise, we missed the wedding.  I could have sworn the invite said Tuesday.

It's a beautiful castle, worth the visit.  No photos allowed inside, though, so I can't show you the good stuff.  The little town of Windsor is basically one pedestrian shopping street and a small mall.  A place to kill an hour or so.

A short rest and then we visited the Sky Garden, for a view of London from up in the sky.  A different look, and it's free.

Day 24 - London

Started the day with a tour of Royal Albert Hall.  It's likely that you've seen this place on TV, but TV doesn't do it justice.  It is quite spectacular.  A must do if you visit London.

After that we spent a few hours at the Victoria and Albert Museum.  Some interesting stuff, but not my favourite museum.

Wandered around Soho for a while after that.  Walked up Carnaby Street.  It used to be a thing, but it isn't anymore.

Day 23 - London

Another very sunny day today.  We spent the day in Greenwich.  First stop was the Painted Hall ceiling tour.  It's an up close look at a massive art conservation project.  Read the link.  It's an impressive work.  Then we toured the Cutty Sark.  On to the Royal Observatory, home of the Meridian Line.  Finally, a stop at the Maritime Museum before catching the ferry back to London.  Some new photos here.

Day 22 - London

The play last night was excellent.  A little too long, at three hours plus.  Despite the late night, we had a full day today.  Beautiful weather. 

We started the day at the Portobello Market.  Interesting, lots to see.  After that, we split up with everyone but me going to Kensington Palace.

I went off on my own to see:

• Big Ben
• London Eye
• Houses of Parliament
• 10 Downing Street
• Westminster Abbey
• St. James Park
• Buckingham Palace
• Hyde Park

Seems like a lot, but they're all pretty close together.  After that, Michele and I met up and went to Covent Garden.

Day 22 - London

Today we leave the countryside for London.  It's been an excellent trip so far, aside from a little bad weather to start.  It's a very pretty country.  But, it's time to move on to the big city.

We can hear..., so we'll be on the.... .  Actually we'll be on a train from Liverpool.  There will be lots to do, because we all know that.... .  We'll be staying.... , so we might visit....  or.... .  We might bump into some.... .

Off to the theatre tonight to see The Ferryman.  Our tickets to the wedding haven't arrived, so we may have the day free tomorrow.  We'll see.