London Calling

So here begin the promised pics of London...
As this first shot demonstrates, it is indeed a big busy city. This is a shot of Oxford St on a Saturday afternoon. You could call it a little hectic.

Renee K put in a special request for pics of bridges so here we go! The first has to be Tower Bridge I suppose, just because it is iconic. This shot is taken from London Bridge, which is actually a completely unspectacular, simple, concrete, monstrosity. I suppose it is modern and dull because the old and interesting London bridge fell down some time ago. As you can tell from the overall grayness, I experienced some typical London weather.

This second bridge shot has a red double decker bus in it, just to prove it really is London!

In case you are wondering, the purple balloons belong to a massive march of people who were campaigning for more funding for kidney research - who knew so many people cared about the humble kidney! Must say I was grateful for the marchers when I managed to bludge a waterproof poncho off one of them to try and keep me dry while I watched Othello fall over at the Globe theatre. Built in the traditional Shakespeare style, the globe is round and only the stage and the circular seats around the edges are under cover - all the peasants who can only afford standing tickets get wet, and get wet we did! It was worth it though because it made the experience feel even more authentic, if only I had had some rotton tomatoes to throw at the bad guys!

The third bridge shot just gives you a typical view of the bridges crossing the Thames, with the city in the background.

Enough bridges for you Renee??

Okay and now just some of the classic sights for the information of all those who have never managed to see them, and to help spark the memories of those who have.

Buckingham Palace...

Westminster...

And Big Ben...

XXX...