Day 5: Historic Windsor Castle – MAY 25, Thursday
On my own. A great experience that I've had so decided I'd use the day for further exploration.
Some unrelated thought and observations...
* 24 people in the tour group. An older group on the whole, at least compared to the last tour.
* Already have whinged on about the tour guide so no more.
* Some alpha chauvinist from a previous century -2- who don't know anything and try to trip Tom up (not gonna happen)
* Weather has been WONDERFUL. Nicer and easier to be on a tour in good weather.
* Traffic is on-going, 24/7. Not certain this city sleeps. BUT, horn honking rarely occurs, except as a warning. Fascinating. Actually they are most accommodating to let others go ahead. Most gracious.
Tomorrow is the last day of the tour... not ready for this. If you ever have the opportunity... come discover London. Well worth it. However, don't rely on your own understanding... go on a Rick Steve's tour - you do get more than you play for. (End of remunerated commercial.)
As for today... how fun. Did not rush, just wandered and discovered. Actually, the only item on my to do list was the Eye. Yes, I know it's touristy and glitzy but don't discount touristy and glitzy - it does have something to offer. Wandered south from Mayfair through to Buckingham Palace. And then veered east till I reached Westminster bridge and onward to Big Ben. Then I was on familiar ground. Got to the Eye with ease and returned by rickshaw. What a trip!
Some pics
The view from the top is fantastic! But ohhh the queues to get there. From starting at the beginning it took a good hour before I could get on the cocoon. As much as I totally detest lines, queues, and snarky lines - totally worth the price.
Houses of Parliament. Flags at half staff due to the terror in Manchester. And they closed the building, drat, in case of another incident.
Big Ben. You do remember that this isn't the building - yes. Bell Tower is the name of the building.
And this St. James Park - peaceful. It where the Royals live.
Some unrelated thought and observations...
* 24 people in the tour group. An older group on the whole, at least compared to the last tour.
* Already have whinged on about the tour guide so no more.
* Some alpha chauvinist from a previous century -2- who don't know anything and try to trip Tom up (not gonna happen)
* Weather has been WONDERFUL. Nicer and easier to be on a tour in good weather.
* Traffic is on-going, 24/7. Not certain this city sleeps. BUT, horn honking rarely occurs, except as a warning. Fascinating. Actually they are most accommodating to let others go ahead. Most gracious.
Tomorrow is the last day of the tour... not ready for this. If you ever have the opportunity... come discover London. Well worth it. However, don't rely on your own understanding... go on a Rick Steve's tour - you do get more than you play for. (End of remunerated commercial.)
As for today... how fun. Did not rush, just wandered and discovered. Actually, the only item on my to do list was the Eye. Yes, I know it's touristy and glitzy but don't discount touristy and glitzy - it does have something to offer. Wandered south from Mayfair through to Buckingham Palace. And then veered east till I reached Westminster bridge and onward to Big Ben. Then I was on familiar ground. Got to the Eye with ease and returned by rickshaw. What a trip!
Some pics
Big Ben. You do remember that this isn't the building - yes. Bell Tower is the name of the building.
And this St. James Park - peaceful. It where the Royals live.
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