London, England – Day 3

London, England - Day 3

Monday, July 3rd was an easy day for the most part. We took the Hop On Hop Off bus to the blue line and that took maybe about an hour and a half to do the loop.

After that we got off the bus and walked over to the London Eye and the City Hall Building where we had a relaxing lunch at Gillrays Steak House and Bar. Because is was a high end restaurant it wasn’t as crowded as all the rest in the area and they had a table available so no waiting.

After lunch we took a ride on the London Eye. My post on the London Eye gives a bit about it and includes many photos taken of and from the London Eye.

The ride took about 45 minutes to ride completely around and the views were spectacular although it was very cloudy out so not much sunshine on the city. But we still got some good pictures.

We then purchased a magnet before returning to the hotel about 4:30. Dinner was a quick affair at Bay Yum which was located adjacent to the hotel. Wasn’t so yummy.

Weather was in the high 60’s to mid 70’s. Partly sunny although clouded up this afternoon. Very comfortable for the most part. No rain.

You can find additonal information and pictures on these posts: The Palace of Westminster, The Tower of London, The Tower Bridge and The London Eye.

Monday, July 4th

We had arranged for a car to pick us up at 5:30 a.m. to take us to the airport, so made it to the airport in plenty of time. We flew from London to Boston with a 4-hour layover, then on the Raleigh. Our flights were all on time and we had no issues with our luggage. This during a time that so many flights were cancelled and lost luggage being reported. We were very lucky.

Jeff and Toni (son-in-law and daughter) picked us up at the airport and we got home to hugs from Mia (our granddaughter) and lots of attention from Ellie and Elliot (our cats)

Overall we had a Fantastic Trip!!!

London Photos Day 3

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London Photos Day 3 with Captions

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Portcullis House, an office building to provide offices for member son parliament and their staff and Elizabeth Tower AKA Big Ben and Clock Tower to the right, Westminster, London.

Parliament Square Garden with Government Offices Great George Street (GOGGS) in the background, Westminster, London.

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Westminster, London.

Sculpture of winged goddess of victory descending on the chariot of war on top of the Wellington Arch also known as Constitution Arch at Southeast corner of Hyde Park. Statue of the Duke of Wellington, London.

Royal Artillery Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, London.

Apsley House (AKA No. 1 London), Home of the Duke of Wellington, Wellington Museum, Hyde Park Corner, London.

Byron Statue with his beloved Newfoundland dog, Boatswain, located at the bottom of Park Lane, London.

Animals in War Memorial, located outside Hyde Park near Brook Gate, London.

Marble Arch Memorial, at the North end of Park Lane, London. Originally a ceremonial entrance from the Mall to Buckingham Palace, moved to current position in 1851. Designed by John Nash and based on the triumphal Arch of Constantine in Rome.

Marble Arch Fountains, located next to the Marble Arch, London.

Bronze Horse Head Sculpture, Westminster, London.

Wellington Arch with The Angel of Peace descending on the Quadriga of War sculpture on the top, opposite Apsley House, London.

Royal Artillery Memorial a First World War memorial, Hyde Park Corner, London.

Hyde Park Corner Gate entrance to Hyde Park next to Apsley House, London.

Brompton Oratory, Catholic Church, London.

Entrance to Kensington Palace Gardens, London.

Monument to S.O.E. - Plaque Reads: The Special Operations Executive was secretly formed for the purpose of recruiting agents, men and women of many nationalities who would volunteer to continue the fight for freedom, by performing acts of sabotage in countries occupied by the enemy during WWII. Westminster, London. — Monument to S.O.E. – Plaque Reads: The Special Operations Executive was secretly formed for the purpose of recruiting agents, men and women of many nationalities who would volunteer to continue the fight for freedom, by performing acts of sabotage in countries occupied by the enemy during WWII. Westminster, London.

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