London - Westminster Abbey
Upon arriving in London, we visited Westminster Abbey.
A local tour guide took us through this magnificent site,
where England's kings and queens have been crowned and buried since 1066.
A local tour guide took us through this magnificent site,
where England's kings and queens have been crowned and buried since 1066.
Tower of London & Big Ben
We started the next day of sightseeing at the medieval Tower of London (the first "skyscraper" of its time).
A witty Beefeater led a tour of this historical site.
We were even able get a close-up look at the UK's majestic collection of crown jewels.
A witty Beefeater led a tour of this historical site.
We were even able get a close-up look at the UK's majestic collection of crown jewels.
Buckingham Palace
During our free time in London, along with thousands of other excited people,
we witnessed "The Changing of the Guard."
we witnessed "The Changing of the Guard."