Monday, May 11, 2009

Wow, it's been a while since I have posted. So let me catch up...Jeff had two whole weeks after his externship to finally relax and enjoy London. It was fun to just hang out with him and I know the kids loved it. (not sure if these next few posts will be in order) Here is some of what we did while we had him all to ourselves.

We got front row seats to watch the royal guards and band get ready for the changing of the guard. We arrived early and a cop told we had to go across the street to watch unless we were family of someone in the military. We were like...no we're not, and then he said it again and we finally clued in that he was trying to help us. Then he asked us to cross over to his side of the gate where we could really see what was going on. It was fun to see everyone else get booted to the other side of the street and we got to stay.


the guards getting checked that they are dressed accordingly and in line...


the nice cop who let us stay....
The band starting to march toward buckingham palace...

We of course hit some parks...
reagan going down on her belly -

Zack finally posing for a picture -

Trafalga Square ~



Some wierd horse thing we ventured upon ~ it was weird because the guards on their horses stood facing eachother for about an hour then dispersed...i'm sure it all has to do with tradition, but it was kinda like watching paint dry.


the horses leaving (I think they were headed to the palace)

Buckingham Palce ~


Prince Diana Memorial Fountain ~




Playing in the fountain ~ apparently your not supposed too...oops

2 comments:

Alyson said...

That is so cool. You guys are so lucky to be having such a fun and awesome experience!

Brimaca said...

Wow! I love illegal fountain swimming. :) I've done that and been kicked out a time or two.

That guard was great! What made him decide to "help" you guys out?