A stroll around London….

On our last day in England, Michael had finished all of his work and it was time for us to visit London together.

We were both really tired from our week of activity and exercise, but decided to take a leisurely stroll around the parliament house area.

This part of London is rife with history….

On one corner you have the Palace of Westimster best known as the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, while Westminster Abbey is across the street. Big Ben towers over all and it is only a short walk to St. James Park and the Royal Palace.

When you see these places on TV, it seems that they are far apart, but in reality very close together!!

Our first destination was Big Ben……

….complete with a red double-decker bus in front!!

We then followed along the edge of Parliament House, enjoying the amazing architecture…..

….and the gorgeous gardens!! I loved this bush…..

Michael and I visited the Rodin museum in Paris many years ago and fell in love with his work. We have seen this sculpture in many different cities and it is a favorite….

When I was in Copenhagen back in October, I spent a lot of time looking at the hand of one of the figures…..

Rodin was certainly a master!!

I also spent a lot of time with my camera pointed to Westminster Abbey. We didn’t go inside, but the outside architecture is mesmerizing….

This side corridor is one of my favorite scenes…..

We checked out Number 10 Downing Street but it was a bit of a disappointment….

Our last stop of the day was to a Fortnum and Mason’s store, to pick up a crock of Stilton Blue cheese and some English Breakfast tea bags!! GOOD STUFF…..

Finally, as I have mentioned before, I purchased the Cherrywood fabrics for this year’s “Poppy” challenge…..

….so I was drawn to several war memorials that I passed…..

As I looked further at these wreaths…..

….I am fairly convinced that my challenge will have something to do with Remembrance!!

Michael and I finally pooped out and caught the train back to Tring. After all, we had to pack and get ready to fly home the next day.

It was a fast trip but a wonderful break during tax season!!

As of today, I only have 8 “taxing” days left and then it will be time for some FUN!!!

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