Good morning London
and Happy 19th Birthday Ethel!
If you only have a day in London, it is advisable to start your London
Tour at 0800H sharp!
We decided to purchase the underground tube daily ticket pass because it was cheap and walking will just be exhausting especially on a hot summer day in
England. For a daily ticket pass in Zone 1 and 2 (London is divided into 6 zones
where most of the touristy spots are concentrated in Zone 1 and 2), it was only
£9.00/pax. Tips: This is better than the normal oyster card because the price is fixed and it is valid for 24 hours! Don't forget your Tube Map!
So, what to do if you only have 24 hours in London?
- Big Ben, house of Parliaments – you will also get a view
of the London Eye! Stop at Westminster.
- A walk along Thames River
- Buckingham Palace – make sure you arrive before 1130H and
you will be in time for the changing of guards! Stop at Victoria.
- Tower Bridge. Stop at Tower Hill.
- Trafalgar Square – we had lunch here. Tips: Get the deal
meal at Tesco! For £3.00, you will get a sandwich, crisp and a bottle of assorted drink! Stop at Charing Cross.
- The British Museum – all museums in the UK are FREE OF
CHARGE! Stop at Russel Square.
- Oxford Street – SHOPPING!! Besides that, the biggest
Primark Store is here! Stop at Marble Arch.
- Last-minute souvenir
shopping at Bayswater. Most of the souvenir shops close late at night.
Tips: Try paying a visit when the shop is about to close, you will get
ridiculous bargains!
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| Big Ben, House of Parliaments |
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| London's Eye which is just opposite Big Ben |
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| La Familia in front of Buckingham Palace |
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| The famous guards! #SELFIES |
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| La Familia with Tower Bridge as the backdrop - dad always never looking at the camera |
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| The view from Tower bridge overlooking The Shard - the tallest building in the European Union |
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| #SELFIES at Trafalgar Square |
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| La Familia at The British Museum |
It was also my baby sister 19th birthday (I bet
this was the best birthday gift from my parents) today and we had a small cosy
family dinner at the apartment! Menu of the night: Stir-fried pasta (thanks to Trisia) and New York
Cheesecake from Sainsbury!
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| Dinner for the night! |
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| Happy 19th Birthday girl! |
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