We did some sightseeing today. ... and learned a few things. The red "do not walk" sign means nothing to the Brits. Mushy peas (it's exactly what it sounds like) is absolutely disgusting. And fresh eggs at the grocery stores are not refrigerated. ... they are left on the shelves with the bread.
Our first stop was to Westminster Abbey....I was surprised that so many past kings and queens are buried in tombs that you can walk up to, they are everywhere in the church. Also Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton are also buried there along with countless others beneath our feet. We also saw Big Ben and Parliament
.... next we visited Buckingham Palace, alas the queen missed my invitation and was not at home. The changing of the guard is tomorrow (it's every other day during the winter) so we will stop back by tomorrow.
Next we visited Churchills War Room. It was too much information to absorb, but enjoyable.
Then we went to Piccadilly Circus. Reminds me of a small Times Square. Very cool old buildings and windy streets where we found a Pub for some Fish & Chips.
We then went to Trafalgar Square to see the Christmas Tree from Norway. Very disappointing, want even lit up yet and no ornaments. We are going to Hyde Park tonight for a Christmas Festival. ...hopefully this one is better.
We finally visited St Martin in the Fields Church and made our own artwork. ... brass rubbings.
I think we are finally navigating the tube like a pro. ..it's so easy to get around this city by train. I only wish Los Angeles was as easy.
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