A Sunny Day in London Town

The day was bright and sunny bringing out the best of this beautiful and historical city. Troy and I began the day with a long walk down Buckingham Palace Road from our hotel in Belgravia to Buckingham Palace. People were excitedly gathering around the Palace gates to watch the tradition of the changing of the guard and to enjoy the traditions that the English do so well. We chose to spend most of the morning exploring St. James Park. The fall flowers were at their very best. Dahlias nearly six feet tall were the backdrop for asters, coleus, petunias, and roses, Ducks, Egyptian geese, and enormous storks filled the ponds while small mammals searched for food on the park grounds. Artists were painting and children were playing while other guest speaking many languages were enjoying what was once Henry VIII’s hunting grounds. WE were drawn to the sound of a military band and one of King Charles’ many bands entertained us with a lively performance. Troy said that would be the company to be in if you were in the army. The performers enjoyed themselves as much as the audience enjoyed the musicians. Recruiting tents lined part of the area offering young men and women the chance to explore British military life. Leaving the military behind, we hopped on the Toot Bus for a tour of the city. We drove around the Tower and the London Eye great engineering feats of the times. Lambeth Palace were Elizabeth I lived a lonely and neglected childhood still stands alone and neglected on the wrong side of the river. Fancy Mayfair and teeming Paddington reflect the wealth and working class of the city. We finished our day in a restaurant were a Hindu bride was celebrating with her mother, grandmother and aunties and friends. She managed them all as she surely will were household. As Samuel Johnson said and so to bed.