We got up, had a good breakfast, and took our coach back in to the city centre. We met our guide, Mark, at the Natural History Museum, a stunning Gothic Victorian building. We drove past Harrods and passed by Hyde Park. We drove around the famous landmark of Piccadilly Circus and in to Trafalgar Square. We then drove to St. Paul’s Cathedral and had a photo opportunity. We crossed over the River Thames and had views of Tower Bridge and the Tower Of London. We then drove down to Westminster Bridge and saw The Houses Of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. We left our coach and went to Buckingham Palace, just catching the tail end of the Changing of the Guard. We then walked to Trafalgar Square again before going for high tea at Brigit’s Bakery. After a delightful tea, we explored Covent Garden and bought some last minute souvenirs. We rode a red double decker bus to St. Paul’s cathedral and had time to cross over the Thames, on The Wibbley Wobbley Bridge. We had dinner before heading back to our hotel. Tomorrow we’re homeward bound!

We were up and had a good breakfast before heading in to central Edinburgh to catch our train to London from Waverley Station. We went along the Northumbrian coastline and passed Durham Cathedral. We viewed York Minster en route to the English capital. Once in London, we drove to our hotel, dropped off our luggage & then rode the tube to get our dinner. We walked through Parliament Square, passing Westminster Abbey on our way to dine. We had a fish and chip supper with peas. A special guest joined us at dinner – Caroline’s sister Caitlin, who studies in London! After dinner, we walked to Buckingham Palace, resplendent in the evening light. We then walked down The Mall and in to Trafalgar Square. We walked across the River Thames before taking a train back to our hotel. We are excited to explore London more tomorrow!