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Our next stop was london where we arrived after an overnight flight from new york. We found our hotel, dropped off our bags and headed out. Our hotel was a 10 min walk to buckingham palace which was our first stop.
Unfortunately, the changing of the guard was not taking place today so we took some happy snaps and headed off down the road to westminster abbey. At this time, we also had a look at the houses of parliament and saw big ben.
We next crossed the thames and bought tickets for the london eye, which for those that don't know is a big ferris wheel. It moves very slowly and gives a great view over london. I think mike was pretty amazed at the size of the place. After this, it was now late enough for us to check in so we hopped on the tube and headed back to the hotel.
After a couple hour power nap, we headed out to Picadilly where we met our friend Mel for dinner and a walk around the soho area. We retired early to ensure a big day 2.
Day 2 saw us head to the tower of london and tower bridge to see the crown jewels. We then headed to st paul's cathedral and then down the stand and fleet street onto Trafalgar square. That night, we headed to covent gardens with another friend of mine, Ali, for dinner before catching up with Mel again and doing some bar hopping.
Our third day saw us check out and do some further exploring. We headed to Harrods and the knightsbridge area and for a walk through Hyde Park. Late afternoon we headed to King Cross/St Pancras Station for our Eurostar trip to Paris. As it was now dark, we didn't get to see much but it was a cool way to travel. Upon arriving in paris, we sort of blindly headed to where our hotel was supposed to be via underground and eventually found it.
Update from Paris next, stay tuned.
Dave
Our next stop was london where we arrived after an overnight flight from new york. We found our hotel, dropped off our bags and headed out. Our hotel was a 10 min walk to buckingham palace which was our first stop.
Unfortunately, the changing of the guard was not taking place today so we took some happy snaps and headed off down the road to westminster abbey. At this time, we also had a look at the houses of parliament and saw big ben.
We next crossed the thames and bought tickets for the london eye, which for those that don't know is a big ferris wheel. It moves very slowly and gives a great view over london. I think mike was pretty amazed at the size of the place. After this, it was now late enough for us to check in so we hopped on the tube and headed back to the hotel.
After a couple hour power nap, we headed out to Picadilly where we met our friend Mel for dinner and a walk around the soho area. We retired early to ensure a big day 2.
Day 2 saw us head to the tower of london and tower bridge to see the crown jewels. We then headed to st paul's cathedral and then down the stand and fleet street onto Trafalgar square. That night, we headed to covent gardens with another friend of mine, Ali, for dinner before catching up with Mel again and doing some bar hopping.
Our third day saw us check out and do some further exploring. We headed to Harrods and the knightsbridge area and for a walk through Hyde Park. Late afternoon we headed to King Cross/St Pancras Station for our Eurostar trip to Paris. As it was now dark, we didn't get to see much but it was a cool way to travel. Upon arriving in paris, we sort of blindly headed to where our hotel was supposed to be via underground and eventually found it.
Update from Paris next, stay tuned.
Dave
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