London 2011

I just returned from a vacation in London.

The trip was a result of a change in my schedule.  I never have control of my schedule.  Originally, the plan was to go home during the Eid break and move my household goods and collect my wife.  As things typically go, my schedule changed and it appears that I am needed in the States for a meeting in late September or early October, so my "move" is delayed again.

For the break, we decided to meet halfway in London.

Not knowing what to expect, I would say it was one of the best vacations I've had in a long while.

We spent 8 days walking around London to see the sights and just having fun hanging out.

Got to see my wife after eight weeks and do what we like to do - drink beer.



Saw some strange street performers.





Took a tour of the city





Had a nice breakfast at a French Bakery behind the hotel.




Visited Westminster Abby



Learned about the Household Guard and became fascinated with them.

Saw more interesting street performers

Lots of Monuments to wars past.

Did some shopping at Harrod's - well sorta

Ate a typical English Breakfast - Double...

Got a tour of the Tower of London by a Beefeater.

Saw amazing views from the top of St. Pauls Cathedral

Saw a 3000 year old monument - a gift from Cleopatra to the City of London 

Saw amazing views from the London Eye

Visited the Queen at her weekend home at Windsor Castle

Saw serious young men with serious weapons!

Took a lot of pictures of Big Ben (Windsor Clock Tower, Ben is the Bell)

  



Went to Abbey Road - Mecca for Beatles Fans



Not to mention - Covent Garden, National Gallery, two plays - Momma Mia and The Kitchen; Picadilly Circus, dinner with a friend, countless pubs including Salisbury, Sherlock Holmes, The Clarence, Horse & Groom and the Ship and Shovel (say that 10 time fast) - had a beer with another friend, rode the Tube (or the London Underground), Buckingham Palace, took a train ride to the town of Windsor and several cab rides.