a view of Big Ben amongst others.
a closer look at Big Ben.
here we have (L to R) the Bank Of England, Stock Exchange and Royal Exchange
an interesting outdoor marketplace called Leadenhall Market.
a random, but cool blue sparkly walkway.
Southwark Cathedral - very interesting.
here's
lookin' at one of thousands of street intersections. on the left is
Mansion House, the home of the Lord Mayor of London.
I had time to stop by ole' Will's stomping grounds.
another shot of a near-vacant business area on a Saturday.
if
anyone can tell me what this is, I'd love to know. until then, eye candy it
is!
the Thomas Payne building - very retro, perhaps just a touch overboard for an office building.
Hay's
Galleria. I know what you're thinking, but the light at the end
actually just leads to the Thames River.
talk about your conversation pieces...
an
all-too-familiar face that keeps horning in on my weekend trips.
Abe next time, it's go time.
to
the untrained eye, this appears to be just another monument,
however, us Londoners know it as "'The Monument".
I fancied this building, so I took it with me.
this looks like some sort of milk shake, but I could be wrong.
hey dragon, if you're interested in strutting on the REAL London Bridge,
you're going to have to look little further West there, pal!
shortly
after taking this picture, I was unwillingly escorted to a tattoo
parlor where the word "tourist" was branded to my forehead.
gearing
up for the upcoming Easter festivities. actually, it's the
new city council building, but I'm sure you already guessed that!
a very extravagant clock in the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
the view from the Royal Observatory, and a nice one at that.
Speaker's
Corner - where you can say anything you want, as long as you're
six inches off the ground - what a novel idea!
Mental Note 1: "spearhead freedom of speech movement upon return to United
States."
Mental Note 2: "purchase stylish green box to stand on - try to look as
credible as man in picture."
a
glorious shot of a tour bus passing in front of something called
the Westminster Abbey.
just your standard Saturday evening at the dog track.
in the foyer of the Tate Modern art museum - a must see - and it's free!
where
I rested my head each night...just kidding Mom and Dad! (they
usually kicked me out between 3 and 4 in the morning)
London - a must see!