It's been a dream of mine to visit London since I was in high school. So, finally getting to walk along the Thames, and see all of the iconic landmarks of England's capital city, was a bit surreal. In a way, the hustle and bustle of all of the locals going about their business, reminded me of New York, while all of the famous historic spots swarming with excited tourists, adds a different layer to the city. Due to a Tube strike on one of the days, we spent a majority of our time walking above ground - man London is spread out! However, despite sore feet, it was great getting to explore such a historic city. Since we stayed in East London, our first stop was Tower Bridge and The Tower of London.
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View of Big Ben from Trafalgar Square
The Palace of Westminster and Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
The London Eye
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I've pretty much wanted to see the Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park since I first saw Hook as a kid. Bangarang!
Kensington Palace
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During our visit, our dining experiences were generally not that great, however, we had a nice change of pace at The Churchill Arms - a pub that exclusively serves Thai food. Plus, how cool does it look?
Buckingham Palace
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The Shard looking awesome at sunset.
The Millennium Bridge was a must because, you know, the Death Eaters blew it up. :)
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The New Globe Theater
Coming full-circle and ending our stay in London with a nighttime stroll back across the Tower Bridge. We were lucky enough to see it raise for a boat to pass through just as we were crossing!
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That's all from around the City of London. Be sure to check back for posts from our day trips outside of the city; The Harry Potter Studio Tour, Windsor Castle, and Oxford. Cheers!