Blogging of our Royal Wedding Adventures

The night before we left for our trip to London, I had decided to start a Blog. I had created a Blog before for the Europe trip Deb and I took the first time. I like to journal. I like to keep in touch with family and friends while we are away. I especially love to share my pictures to encourage others to travel and see the world. Blogging seemed like a great way to do it all.

I have loved it. When I took pictures this trip, I was thinking in terms of what I could Blog about. Seriously, this is my last Blog, but I have a dozen more ideas for Blogs with the pictures I have of London. The stories are endless. Food, sights, statues, flowers, Royal stuff, museums, people of London going about their days, funny people, etc...etc...

I really want to thank everyone who has followed my Blog. Your feedback has been fantastic and I loved reading your comments.

We leave in the early morning tomorrow and arrive home by about dinner time.

I will see most of you in the next few days and can't wait to share our stories and excitement of another incredible Adventure.

Thanks again.

Last night in London

How do you cram a weeks worth of souvenir's into two small suitcases and three small bags? You put your stuff in Deb's bags when she is not looking?

We knew we had that to look forward to while we were still out walking the City of London. So we didn't go back till almost 9pm. Thus why I am Blogging at 11:30pm your time.

Our last evening in London and I really wanted to take a quick peek at London Bridge, which is actually called, The Tower Bridge. It is an impressive sight. We toured it last visit but it is London when you see it. It is truly magnificent.

We walked over it to also take another look at The Tower of London. Funny because from certain angles, you can view the very old Tower and behind it 20th Century, very modern buildings. It really is odd.

One of the walk ways we took, the other night, through St. James Park, had these memorial plaques built into the sidewalks. It is the "Diane Princess of Wales Memorial Walk." Kind of took us aback for a second. Still an incredibly sad story and there are many reminders of her in London. Many souvenirs as well as pictures of her.

The HMS Belfast is also anchored in the Thames River right near the Tower Bridge. It is massive and tours are available for the public.

We have spent the last two days strolling on both sides of the Thames River. Both are interesting, with lots of people enjoying everything from sitting enjoying the view of the water to biking along the promenade. When we come back again, I think we will continue to do more exploring along the water.

The Beatles

We really were going to do the 'Abbey Road' picture of us walking the 'famous' cross walk in London. But alas we were short two Beatles.

This particular Beatles store was quite expensive. But filled with many collectables. The young gal who rang our purchases in was actually from Ottawa. She has been living in London for the past year. It is located almost right next door to the Sherlock Holmes Museum.

The 'Abbey Road' photo op is about a 20 minute walk from the store. Maybe next time?

Sherlock Holmes at 221b Baker's Street

Our last day in London, what to do? What to do?

We got a bit of a late start because we were out late checking the sights of London. Taking the long way home by walking along the water way.

We had reservations for the Wax Museum at 2:30pm and Deb knew that The Sherlock Holmes Museum was just around the corner from Madame Tussaud's. We decided to go in the gift shop which had a selection of every thing from keychains to mystery books about Sherlock Holmes. Tickets were bought and we toured the home that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson lived. It was really fun. Dr. Watson was kind enough to pose with Debbie for a picture in his study. I really loved the hats that you could buy. Another fun 'surprise' side trip in London.

Madame Tussaud's

Before we had left for our trip to London, my Mom suggested that we go to the Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. She and my Dad had been there years ago. I kind of thought it was "too touristy" but I booked our tickets online and we went.

I was like a kid in a candy store. "Deb take my picture with Tom Cruise....Deb take my picture with Arnold....Deb....." Deb got sick of that pretty quick!

There are so many wax figures and everyone, sort of, takes turns getting pictures with them.

We saw everyone from Tiger Woods to the Queen and Prince Phillips.

The facility was huge and went on forever. Besides the wax figures, there was a 3D Superhero movie that was in a huge auditorium. Totally excellent. If that wasn't enough, there was also a Disney-like car ride. It takes the rider through a history of London.

A surprise hit on our trip to London. We highly recommend a visit.

Royal Wedding Newspaper Souvenir

Okay....so yesterday I may have under estimated the number of newspapers, with the Royal Wedding pictures, that I bought. Because today I also went out at 7am for the Sunday editions which were to have the souvenir inserts.

When I began going through them, I am embarrassed to say the stack in the pictures is what I am bringing home. I have two big bags of newspapers for recycling?

My name is Angela and I am a Royal Wedding Watcher.

It is quite overwhelming. Every paper, (and London has about 8 or more everyday, that you can purchase), has the pictures on the front! What to chose? And people in London, even at 7am, are snapping them up. Stores sold out on Saturday of the London Times. So when I found them, I bought a bunch.

Anywho.....I have a sufficient amount, I think, that I might downside again, I think, that I can save as tokens of this great event (along with ALL my other souvenirs).

Did I mention I may need another suitcase to go home? (Deb was right).