Sunday 23 October 2011

London Calling

OK, so I’m guessing this isn’t the first time someone’s used the title of the famous The Clash song for a blog post, but its a first for us at least. London’s only 27 minutes away on the express train, but we really don’t make in in there all that often – what with all the attractions of Surrey to tempt us on our doorstep. But every now and then we get the urge and head in for a look around.

Our visits invariably involve a stroll through Hyde Park (because if we drive, we park there) and then, unsurprisingly, a look at some of the shops, and perhaps if time permits some famous tourist spots. So for today’s adventure, we bring you some pics from Hyde Park, some shops and some tourist attractions. See if you can name the locations…

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So here we are at Hyde Park. Nice day for it.

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Enough of that… what about the shops…

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Guessed which shop yet?

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It sells large bears, amongst other things.

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Cruising the streets of Kensington.

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A lesser known tourist spot… the home of Earl Mountbatten on Wilton Place.

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Hurry up!

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Get the London loook.

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Its tiring work.

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Which way is Australia?.

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The Australian War Memorial at the Wellington Arch.


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Lots to see…. all of the famous battle locations are superimposed into the wall

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This is Wellington Arch… a relatively peaceful place in the middle of a busy London roundabout.

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London bikes. Like a lot of cities, they’re everywhere now.

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Ummm…. no comment.

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Another park with autumn leaves.

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Approaching our next famous London tourist location….

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No hints.. this should be easy to guess.

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Gates fit for a Queen….

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Guards - surely this gives it away?

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Another Keezee arty shot, but maybe not a great clue.

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Yes, it’s Buckingham Palace! But what’s that’s behind… an ominous looking cloud.

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Yes it was…. and a bit of rain to finish the day off – we are in London after all. If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes .

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