Today was disembarkation day...
While we are sad to leave Royal Princess, our "home away from home", what a treat to get to stay in London for a few more days. Though both my mother and Hubby have been a few times before, other than flying in a couple of weeks ago, this will be my first visit, along with the kids' first visit, too!
I've got a lot of things planned, so we'll see what all we can see and do. As my kids know, my long-running motto on our family trips is, "We're on an adventure, and we can sleep at home." We're here to do!
We got a strong start and hit the ground running. Our driver picked us up at the cruise terminal around 10:00, and we were checked into our hotel in time to meet up with Hubby's cousin and her husband, who are missionaries currently stationed in the area, for lunch at a local fast food spot, Great British Fish & Chips...
overlooking the River Thames and super close to the London Eye...
After lunch, we got our first glimpse of Big Ben, or the tower that houses Big Ben (L keeps reminding us that Big Ben is actually just the bell), in all its scaffolded glory...
Just another reason to come back in a few years, right??? That's what we'll hope for, at least...
We took my mother back to the room to rest while Hubby, the kids, and I took off...
FIRST ride on the TUBE...
First stop...The Tower of London...
to visit the crown jewels...
{not my photo - no photos allowed, and you know I'm a rule follower!}
the ravens...
and the yeoman warders...
After our tour, we walked on over to the Tower Bridge...
and enjoyed an early dinner at Sargeant's Mess at the base of the bridge...
before crossing over the bridge...
and heading on to experience the spectacular view from The Shard!
It was a great day!
Ready for some royal fun tomorrow...
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Great photos and excellent commentary. AK you should find a way to translate this skill into something commercial. Enjoyed hearing about all of your adventures.
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