My journey goes on!
Here's a few clips from my slowly growing photo collection.
Sunday, June 3rd...The day begins at Windsor Castle...
We continued on to a collection of rocks out in the countryside that some people might recognize...
...and then, the unexpected jewel of the day...the city of Bath!
Oh, and the Roman baths that Bath is built around (notice Roman dude)...
Monday, June 4th. Recovering from Sunday's 4am to 12pm day, I spent this Monday floating around Oxford. This included a visit to the hidden but world famous (and justly so) University Museum of Oxford. Words cannot describe this incredible museum, which is both a magnificent display of natural history, architecture, and layout mastery! This museum has existed for over 100 years. Notice the Victorian style display cases...
Tuesday, June 5th. Tragedy turned unexpected delight! I was schedule for a tour out of London, when I arrived at the tour station (at 6am mind you) only to find out that the tour was canceled. At first I was upset, because I wanted to see the attractions on the tour. In London, I wasn't about to go back to Oxford just to sit around, so off exploring I went. First stop, Buckingham Palace. Not going to bore myself with pictures of the palace, here's a cool pic of the entrance gardens, in which you can see the British Airway's famous London Eye. Nice "snap"...
As you may know, Buckingham Palace is just a short jaunt from Victoria Station (where I pull in) and is also right inside St. James Park, which is big, relaxing, full of ancient trees and shade. Here's a shot from Buckingham Palace side, looking down the center walking path which leads to Trafalger Square.
After this, I went to the British Museum (been there before, but still cool), then I went to the Imperial War Museum (which has the world's largest collection of WWI and WWII artifacts). After some mealing around, I decided to head home (it takes 2 hours by bus to get back to Oxford) so it was back to St. James Park for another stroll towards Victoria Station.
Surprise surprise, I find myself in St. James Park, only to be barricaded by mounted guards. Wondering what's going on, I hear a marching band, and hey! There's a marching parade!
Back home again. Feet are numb. Look outside...another beautiful sunset...
Wednesday, June 6.
I spent today in London, walking about 30 miles total as I strolled around the Thames. The highlight of the day, though, was attending a performance at the Shakespeare's Globe Theater. Absolutely incredible! I will never forget this performance! I haven't had so much fun, and seen such brilliant acting, in years! Couldn't take pictures of course, but I came away with a load of great memories, plus a few goodies from the gift shop. I've been a donator to the Globe since 2002, but have only just now seen a performance. My life is that much more complete!
Okay, it's almost 2am. Tomorrow (or rather, today) I will be going to the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at, you guessed it, 221B Baker Street) and the Tower of London. See'ya all later!
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz................
Here's a few clips from my slowly growing photo collection.
Sunday, June 3rd...The day begins at Windsor Castle...
We continued on to a collection of rocks out in the countryside that some people might recognize...
...and then, the unexpected jewel of the day...the city of Bath!
Oh, and the Roman baths that Bath is built around (notice Roman dude)...
Monday, June 4th. Recovering from Sunday's 4am to 12pm day, I spent this Monday floating around Oxford. This included a visit to the hidden but world famous (and justly so) University Museum of Oxford. Words cannot describe this incredible museum, which is both a magnificent display of natural history, architecture, and layout mastery! This museum has existed for over 100 years. Notice the Victorian style display cases...
Tuesday, June 5th. Tragedy turned unexpected delight! I was schedule for a tour out of London, when I arrived at the tour station (at 6am mind you) only to find out that the tour was canceled. At first I was upset, because I wanted to see the attractions on the tour. In London, I wasn't about to go back to Oxford just to sit around, so off exploring I went. First stop, Buckingham Palace. Not going to bore myself with pictures of the palace, here's a cool pic of the entrance gardens, in which you can see the British Airway's famous London Eye. Nice "snap"...
As you may know, Buckingham Palace is just a short jaunt from Victoria Station (where I pull in) and is also right inside St. James Park, which is big, relaxing, full of ancient trees and shade. Here's a shot from Buckingham Palace side, looking down the center walking path which leads to Trafalger Square.
After this, I went to the British Museum (been there before, but still cool), then I went to the Imperial War Museum (which has the world's largest collection of WWI and WWII artifacts). After some mealing around, I decided to head home (it takes 2 hours by bus to get back to Oxford) so it was back to St. James Park for another stroll towards Victoria Station.
Surprise surprise, I find myself in St. James Park, only to be barricaded by mounted guards. Wondering what's going on, I hear a marching band, and hey! There's a marching parade!
Back home again. Feet are numb. Look outside...another beautiful sunset...
Wednesday, June 6.
I spent today in London, walking about 30 miles total as I strolled around the Thames. The highlight of the day, though, was attending a performance at the Shakespeare's Globe Theater. Absolutely incredible! I will never forget this performance! I haven't had so much fun, and seen such brilliant acting, in years! Couldn't take pictures of course, but I came away with a load of great memories, plus a few goodies from the gift shop. I've been a donator to the Globe since 2002, but have only just now seen a performance. My life is that much more complete!
Okay, it's almost 2am. Tomorrow (or rather, today) I will be going to the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at, you guessed it, 221B Baker Street) and the Tower of London. See'ya all later!
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz................
