Exploring London

Big Ben

From Chloe,

Today we took a tram, rode a train, walked, and traveled by underground. The routes were confusing, but we found our way.  

Our first visit was to Westminster Abbey.  We didn't think we'd be able to go in because of the Royal Wedding next week, but after a power outage, they opened the doors again.  The Abbey was gigantic and filled with many beautiful sculptures.  My favorite part was the Poet's Corner because I've read so many of the books written by those authors memorialized there.  I was also impressed by the Lady's Chapel, in which Mary, Queen of Scots, Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth I were buried.

After we left Westminster Abbey, we walked past Big Ben and the Parliament buildings.  As we started across the Thames River, we saw the statue of Boadicea, a heroic symbol of Britain.  She led an uprising against the Roman Empire in the first century A.D.  

After crossing the Thames, we  bought tickets for the London Eye, Anneke's top choice in London.  It is huge ferris wheel, reaching 443 ft. into the sky.  It takes 40 minutes to go around completely.

We ended the day with Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.  The crowds were heavy, but most of the wax figures were extremely lifelike and it was fun to see them.