Next we walked through Hyde Park where a shrine to the late Prince Albert was made by his wife, Queen Victoria (click on it to get a better view). Quite humble, isn't it? Jay put in a request to have a similar relic made in his honor by his wife. We will have to see about that one...
Pictures from Hyde Park
In the park is Kensington Palace and Gardens, which were lovely even in February.
Now if you have ever been to London on a Sunday, hopefully you went to "Speaker's Corner". It is a designated spot in the park where anyone can say or preach anything. Kjerstina had the idea of saying a few words, until we got there and saw all the people! Everyone was there, Muslim, Christian, atheist, Jew ... and plenty of hecklers.
We never could figure out this guys agenda.....And here we have Wellington's Arch
We walked through another park to reach the Buckingham Palace grounds, where just outside is this tribute to Canadians. Jay felt a little more at home in this spot.
Buckingham itself...the flag is up which is supposed to mean the Queen is home, although she never came out to say hello.
We walked along the rest of the grounds, which originally were the king's hunting park back in the day. All you would find to hunt now is ducks.
We didn't get a very good shot of Westminster Abbey, but we got to go inside for a free Organ concert...and a little peak at all the famous tombs (Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, George Frideric Handel, and a bunch of monarchs).
Here is a bridge we ate a little picnic on (it was a little chilly).
We walked along the Parliament buildings....
And then took a double-decker bus home!
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