Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel, Lions Everywhere!

Inside the courtyard at Windsor castle Today was our long trip day to Windsor Castle, another home to the Queen. It is about 20 miles west of London so we needed to take an hour long train ride. We enjoyed the peaceful ride and looking at the beautiful country. It was my (mis)understanding that the … More Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel, Lions Everywhere!

Birthday Celebrations, Tower of London, Kensington Palace

Bobbies on horseback patrolling London bridge We have one week left in London then we move on to Tenerife, Canary Islands. Today is Chuck’s birthday. Actually today and the next few days are the warmest in the afternoons so we decided to take those three days and go back to London. So, I told Chuck … More Birthday Celebrations, Tower of London, Kensington Palace

Brighton Beach

In some places the beach wasnt as crowded. Closer to the large pier, more people gathered We looked through the final week to see what day was the warmest and chose Monday because the weather was expected to be 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The closer that day came (just a few days away) the weather dropped … More Brighton Beach

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace Finally! No rain and we get to go sightseeing some more! Our trip this time is to Buckingham palace. We didn’t realize until the day was almost gone on how much standing and walking this tour would be. The main area of the horse guards parade. Notice the London Eye in the background. … More Buckingham Palace

St. Pauls Cathedral

St. Pauls Cathedral Our visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral was nothing less than magnificent.  It was absolutely beautiful inside and out. Statue of Queen Anne in front of the Cathedral The marble, gold and history had you in awe as you walked through this amazing place. The cathedral was first built in 604 AD and was … More St. Pauls Cathedral