When one visits London, it's only good manners to call on the Queen. Since she happened
to be out, we decided to persevere anyway and visited Buckingham Palace's lovely State Rooms.
Unfortunately, no cameras were allowed inside. We saw galleries, ballrooms, and state rooms.
There was a special display showing the set up for a huge state dinner - silverware, china,
decorations, seating, linens, etc. I learned a few things!
At the end our tour, we came out of the backside of the Palace.
This grassy area is where the Queen holds charity events and invites thousands
of her people for a massive meet and greet. Also, some events are sporting
expeditions for charity where the Royals, such as Prince William, will participate.
Before heading down the back stairs, there is a lovely Garden Café.
We had tea and special cakes.
After our tea, we visited the Gift Shop - they ship!
Then we headed out of the Palace grounds through a beautiful garden area.
One last look - Goodbye!
I forgot to take photos of Lincoln playing in the children's park at St. James Park.
It's a beautiful and well-maintained park across the way from the Palace - the Queen's park,
I believe, with lots of ducks and other birds enjoying the space. The flowers are beautiful
and colorful.
At the children's park, Lincoln seemed to especially enjoy the large area with boulders to climb
and sand to fall into. He held his own against the English boys roughhousing on the boulders.
We also ate hotdogs - not quite like our U.S. ballgame hot dogs, but we enjoyed them.
We walked over to Westminster Abbey. No cameras allowed inside.
I was impressed with Lincoln's patience and respectful demeanor
as we walked slowly and quietly through the Abbey.
Afterwards, given the late afternoon hour, we walked to the
park across the street to view Big Ben!
Across another street were statues of famous statesmen,
including Pres. Lincoln.
This was a long day for a 4 year old and everyone else. Tomorrow will be the British Museum!
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