London - Take 2

We spent Sunday with Judith's friend (Branka) and her family just outside of London. They were the ultimate hosts and we had a lovely time with them. Bessy was being hard to get along with and had closed Windsor Castle on Sunday....the very day we wanted to see inside. Apparently something to do with the annual scout ceremony. Paul tried explaining that he used to be the grand poo-bar of the best Scout Group in the whole of Australia, but it accounted for nothing and we were escorted 'out' before even getting to the front door.

Many thanks to tour-guide Pete and Branka for showing us the sights of Eton and Windsor and to their girls for giving up their bathroom.

Monday morning we returned our car after 3 weeks and 2,900 miles around the UK, and caught the train back to London.

That afternoon, and today, we have spent time on foot covering a lot of territory while the sun is shining.

Trafalgar, Piccadilly, Hyde Park (again), Buck Palace, Pall Mall, Oxford Street, Covent Gardens, and ultimately St Pauls Cathedral.....which by the way is freeking awesome. We also climbed the 500+ steps to the top of the dome for a wonderful outlook over London.

We were going to queue and watch the changing of the guard, but the wall deep people already in place with over an hour to go was ridiculous....so we saw the guards ride down The Mall which was just as good.

Traf Square

Buck Palace

Horses at end of changing the guards

St Pauls Cathedral....apparently you're not meant to take pics inside....so lets keep it our secret. :-)

We remain well...although philosophical...about the coming two weeks left.

Love to everyone

P+J