While Sandra was in town, we also went to the Tower of London. The first part of the fortress was built in 1080 and many different monarchs added on to it over the years. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in London. Here is a picture from the outside.
Sandra and I got to the Tower early in the morning to beat all the crowds. The Tower has served many different roles. One of which is to house the crown jewels. That's right, the Queen's famous crowns live in the Tower of London and are brought to her for different occasions. Here is the building were the jewels are housed with a guide on the outside standing watch. Inside, you get on a flat escalator and sail by the jewels. It is kinda funny. But very impressive.
You can walk around and explore the Tower and see many different things. Here is Sandra standing in front of a big cannon.
There are also tons of armor and wood horses that were made over the last few centuries.
You can also walk around the top of the fortress to see how they use to protect the place. Here I am playing with my camera.
There was also some cool artwork around the place.
The Tower is also famous for being a prison and the place of many deaths. Many famous executions happened here. Here is the place where Anne Boleyn, second wife to Henry VIII was killed in 1536.
Sandra and I also took a hour long tour with a Yeoman (Queen's bodyguard). They are people who have serviced in the royal services for over 22 years. Now they work and live at the Tower of London. Our tour guide was extremely animated and told us many great stories about the Tower.
We had a fun time during our visit, we also got to visit the Loo of Year! :) Too funny.
Sandra and I got to the Tower early in the morning to beat all the crowds. The Tower has served many different roles. One of which is to house the crown jewels. That's right, the Queen's famous crowns live in the Tower of London and are brought to her for different occasions. Here is the building were the jewels are housed with a guide on the outside standing watch. Inside, you get on a flat escalator and sail by the jewels. It is kinda funny. But very impressive.
You can walk around and explore the Tower and see many different things. Here is Sandra standing in front of a big cannon.
There are also tons of armor and wood horses that were made over the last few centuries.
You can also walk around the top of the fortress to see how they use to protect the place. Here I am playing with my camera.
There was also some cool artwork around the place.
The Tower is also famous for being a prison and the place of many deaths. Many famous executions happened here. Here is the place where Anne Boleyn, second wife to Henry VIII was killed in 1536.
Sandra and I also took a hour long tour with a Yeoman (Queen's bodyguard). They are people who have serviced in the royal services for over 22 years. Now they work and live at the Tower of London. Our tour guide was extremely animated and told us many great stories about the Tower.
We had a fun time during our visit, we also got to visit the Loo of Year! :) Too funny.
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Kerry, You continue to tell such a great story. It's never ending, yet I know with the job your days as a tourist photographer/writer will fade. Speaking of your job--how is it? I look forward to seeing photos of your desk...
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