Two Americans in London
 
London is at once both different yet similar. We got to experience many thing ranging from changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, a ride on the London Eye, and exploring Kensington Palace.

   
Welcome to London! Where the traffic is on the other side of the road...
..and the phones are in booths!
diversity
Trafalgar Square...
On New Years eve they celebrate here... something we'd like to experience!
Big Ben really is big! :)
I like the gothic arches.
And the copulas seeming reach out to touch the sky.
The old and the new side by side.
Here we are at London Bridge. And no it is not falling!
Ultra modern...
...and medieval castles.
Tic-tac-toe.
This monument is over 2,000 years old!
UK fly free and share your culture with the world.
Big Ben... again!
Picadilly Circus is kinda like Times Square in New York. Vibrant.
Lisa in London.
For the best views of London, take a ride on the London Eye.
We were on the London Eye as the sunset across London.
More views from the London Eye.
Simply beautiful.
This protest shows people in Europe still believe they can make a difference.
Gateway to St. Jamses Park.
The famous Buckingham Palace.
Before changing of the guard...
...and the changing of the guard.
Coat of arms at Buckingham Palace.
Kensington Palace was one of the highlights of our trip...
There is a tour that teaches you about the traditions of the royal family,
 
The flowers in St. Jamses park bring a sense of peace...
...and cherry blossoms represent rebirth and possibility.
 
Here's another famous site, Westminster Abbey.
Close up detail. Note the fine craftsmanship.
I got a thing for these shots of arches! :)
Monolithic structures bring a sense of gravitas to London.
Here's a series of statue pics...
I love how statues capture a moment in time...
and elevate the human...
to something noble...
capable of greatness...
strength...
kindness and vigilance.
The Queen's Guard ceremony... much more dramatic than the Changing of the Guard.
Now we're off to Paris aboard the EuroStar!