Big Ben

Horse Guard

War Memorial

Me and Tower Bridge

Tour Group

     A guided sightseeing tour with Keith began with a stop by the American Embassy. We then moved through the Piccadilly Circus area. We visited West Minster and saw Big Ben (top left and right). The highlight to the tour was a brisk walk/run to Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards (second left and right). This was a wonderful experience. Keith led us to follow the parade all the way to the stopping point. This was quite a wonderful experience. 

   At 12:30 the groups split. We went with one group to see the Tower of London, which really didn't impress me much (last right). That group went into the Tower of London, for 11 Pounds 50 Pence. I did not want to spend that much and joked about spending money to see someone else's jewelry. Carrie and I walked to the Tower Bridge, now this was cool (bottom left). This was an awesome bridge and we looked across to the London Bridge, which looked like every other bridge. 

     Carrie and I went to the Tube (subways) and figured out how to use them. We traveled across town to our hotel room, where we freshened up a little bit. We meet John and the three of us had supper together. Pat and Ann showed up just as John was going to meet with some others from our tour to give them theater tickets. Carrie and I stay with Pat and Ann while they eat. Pat was kind enough to pick up tickets for The Phantom of the Opera for Carrie and I. 

We take the tube to Her Majesties theater for The Phantom of the Opera. Carrie and I are very excited. We both love the soundtrack and had all the words memorized, but had never seen the musical. For that matter we had NEVER seen a musical...and here we were watching the Phantom...in London. The musical was awesome, much of the music and singing sent chills through me as I watched. Tender moments in love song watered my eyes. I had a wonderful time. 

    We left and caught a cab back to our hotel. We then meet John downstairs at 11pm to say goodbye.     

Carrie and Big Ben

Changing of the Guard Parade

Changing of the Guard Parade 2

Tower of London

Tower Bridge

Carrie and Tower Bridge

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