Today it is London. It is 2 hours drive from Dover into the city of London. As we approached the harbour we had a good view of the "White Cliffs of Dover".
White cliffs of Dover
On the way up we first saw Dover Castle which has its origins in Roman and Saxon times. William the Conqueror strengthened the walls and towers to make it a major fortress. It as been improved and changed several times over the years. During some works there they found ruins of a Roman Lighthouse from 49 AD. The oldest building in Britain.
There were many fields and pastures on the way. We got a very brief glance at the Cathedral at Canterbury. Not enough time to take a photo. You may have to Google this one.
We drove through the tunnel that goes under the Thames. As we emerged on the northern side of the river, we headed for The Tower of London and the Parliament Buildings. Later we stopped at Westminster Abbey. We had an hour to look around and take photos. Next stop was St Pauls Cathedral where we also had photo time. They are really imposing buildings compared to many of the 'boxes' that are made today.
Westminster Abbey
River Thames
Big Ben
A Buckingham Palace we arrived shortly before the Changing of the Guard, but there was no parking anywhere. We drove around the palace and on the way down the Mall again we were stopped by the Guards marching towards the Palace for the changing seremony, so we had our own. When the traffic was flowing again, we headed for our Pub Lunch. We were served Fish and Chips with Apple Pie for afters.
Buckingham Palace
Changing of the guard
Back in the bus we headed for the Tower Bridge. We left the bus in a back street and went on foot to take photos and also snapped The Shard, the tallest building in London. It looks as if it is not finished on top. We could also see the Eye which we duly took more photos of.
Old gate to the city
Pic from Google images
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