h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 So far, it looks like you had great weather in London. That's rare.TCDI didn't think about it but yes we did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Here is a few more pix of Buckingham Palace. I really wish y'all could have been there to see it for yourselves. The pictures just don't do it justice. They take security serious. This is the entrance all the cars came in and out of. The queens coat of arms was on most if not all of the gates. We came up to the palace from the right side and walked around in a clockwise direction. This is the left front of the palace. They weren't giving tours of the palace because the queen was there. But they do give them later in the summer when she goes to her summer palace. But I took some pix of the inside for you to enjoy. Ok the pictures were posted outside the palace. Then the Queen came out in her royal carriage. I wish. LolA couple of the side gates. Just had to check. Yep, we are still at the palace. We had now walked around three sides of Buckingham palace and found this little cafe right across the street from back wall of the palace. We sat inside and enjoyed the view, the drinks, and the food. That's DD on the right with Ms. Donna. I do have some pood forn but that will have to wait till the next update. We will also be jumping on a double decker bus and seeing the rest of the highlights in London. So don't go away. We will be right back. Thanks Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 What a shame you couldn't tour the interior of the palace! But your photos of the exterior are great. Looking forward to your pood forn pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Your photos of the photos came out very nicely. Almost like the real thing :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 pretty cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 What a shame you couldn't tour the interior of the palace! But your photos of the exterior are great. Looking forward to your pood forn pictures.Yes it would have been nice to see the inside but it's ok. It gives us something to do next tone we visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Your photos of the photos came out very nicely. Almost like the real thing :)Not bad for an iPhone. Lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hey knucklehead, you need to change the title of this TR to "Year long TR".Let's pick up the pace. I'm not going to live forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hey knucklehead, you need to change the title of this TR to "Year long TR".Let's pick up the pace. I'm not going to live forever.:rofl: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hey knucklehead, you need to change the title of this TR to "Year long TR".Let's pick up the pace. I'm not going to live forever.It's almost like you read trip reports! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 It's almost like you read trip reports! Almost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Anyone else notice the anthurium? I think of England as a stodgy place. I would have thought they would have had mums or such -- not a tropical flower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hey knucklehead, you need to change the title of this TR to "Year long TR".Let's pick up the pace. I'm not going to live forever.What the heck are you doing reading TRs?Sorry it's taking so long but I have these things called bills that need to get paid. So I have to work every now and then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 :rofl:That's not funny!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 It's almost like you read trip reports!He must be done polishing and organizing his ping pong ball collection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Anyone else notice the anthurium? I think of England as a stodgy place. I would have thought they would have had mums or such -- not a tropical flower.Well I had to google anthurium. It was a beautiful day and the restaurant was African themed and maybe that's why they had the tropical flowers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 This update is dedicated to Lou. But I know he doesn't read TRs. Ok we had walked around three sides of Buckingham palace and found a nice little cafe across the street from Buckingham. Here is the view from the restaurant. It's of the rear of the Buckingham place buildings. The manager told us that's were the servants enter and those are some offices for the people who run the place. Here's my view. You've got to love it. The manager came over as we were seated and he made some suggestions for our early dinner. He had the bartender make this non alcoholic beverage for my DD. She really liked it. Probably because it looked pretty. Hey Beckers our waitress was from New Jersey. I don't remember where but she was really nice. The BBar was a nice place with an African theme they had a few items with an African twist but also "normal" food. I had a very tasty sandwich. A Salt Beef Sandwich It was kind of like a pastrami or corned beef sandwich. I highly recommend it. It came with a lovely broccoli salad and lots of pickles. Ed had the "classic" burger. Angus beef with cheese and BACON. The stuff on top is BBar relish. Ed said it was really good. I wouldn't know since he didn't share. LolMy niece had the fish of the day. I don't remember what kind it was but she ate it all and really liked it. Sorry but that's all the pood forn I have for now but there is a lot more to come. Here's a picture of my best girls inside the BBar. After our early dinner we were all tired and decided to head back to our hotel to get some rest because we were going to get an early start on seeing the rest of London. Here's a picture from our hotels lobby bar. I don't know what the heck I'm doing but I like the picture of my DD. DD and I were soon asleep. Ok not really. After a few beverages we walked around the neighborhood and then called it a night. The next morning we caught the bus to the subway and headed to downtown London. This guy, in the Underground, was really good and of course DD had to tip him. I wish you could see how long and steep this escalator is.And this is where we were going. Wow! We came out if the subway and it was coming out in Times Square. Or something close to it. Here's a few pix. Sorry but that's photo limit. More London pix in a minute. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I just realized it has been over 25 years since I have been to London.So many wonderful places to see on this trip report and others on FF.net. I think I need to start playing the lottery so I can afford to go to these places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Ok I'm back with some more pix of Piccadilly Circus. This guy was making sand sculptures I. The middle of London. WTF! The beach is miles and miles away. LolDD helped him for a few minutes, tipped him and we were off exploring downtown London. See why I said it reminded me of Times Square?I hope this panoramic picture comes out. Here's a shot of the fountain in the middle of the square. A close up of the cool statue on top of that last building. Hey I thought these things only came in red. Look who I found! It iPad guy! But his guy likes to wear his backpack backwards. I think he knew I was taking his picture. Oh well. A few more pix of the square before we get on the double decker tour bus. My DW and DD love music and would have sat there for hours listening to them play. But we had a bus to catch. Let's get on the bus. First stop. One of the most famous hotels in the world. Let's check out the sights. Cool statute. Let's head over to Big Ben. That darn photo limit. Well it's getting late so next time we will see more and better pictures of Big Ben, Westminster abbey, the London Eye, and a lot more. Thanks for reading along. Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I just realized it has been over 25 years since I have been to London.So many wonderful places to see on this trip report and others on FF.net. I think I need to start playing the lottery so I can afford to go to these places.If you win will you take us along as your tour guide? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Great pictures of the Square! Looking forward to more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 That's funny, fly all the way to England and her a waitress from Jersey! Loving the pictures. I always thought London was cold, gloomy and rainy! And that's a lot of pickles with your sandwich! That's awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Mmmm, beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Just catching up on your trip report. Am loving all the pictures of London, you've captured a lot. My husband went there a few years ago and came home with about ten pictures. Seriously. So thank you for showing me all the places he went Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Look who I found! It iPad guy! But his guy likes to wear his backpack backwards. I think he knew I was taking his picture. Oh well. Classic iPad guy photo. Good job. Why does he have his backpack on backwards? You are in a strange land. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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