London is a great city! There's always more to be seen. For instance the British Museum (where the Rosetta Stone currently is), or Shakespeare's Globe Theater.
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The best way to get a view of london is to get on the 'London Eye', the World's largest ferris-wheel. From there you could see almost all of london; Buckingham Palace, Harrod's, St. Paul's Cathedral, and as good as everything else. You can also take a boat cruise on the River Themes and learn something about history along the way. There's nothing you can't see, but not enough time to see it all (at least if you're staying there as a tourist).
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My favorite spot was the Buckingham Palace. It's always something watching the 'Changing of the Guards'. Two 'groups' of Guards come marching in, Orders follow (in between also), changing of the guards (you don't normally notice it because of the music and marching troops) and music. After the music and changing, they all march out again.
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The guide explains the architecture...
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I really liked 'Ghosts of the old City', which is one of the many London Walks. They talked about Ghosts, butchering, beheadings, deaths, ghosts, spirits and showed all sorts of historical places like where people like William Wallace and Henry VIII were killed. My favorite place was the Viaduct Pub (it was one of the stops we took on the tour). They said that there was a Poltergeist named Fred who liked throwing things and had an interest in young women who are around the age of Puberty.
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As also explained, the London Eye gives a great view of London. You can almost see all of London, and the London Eye is right on the river Thames.
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The Viaduct Pub is a fairly good pub, and has a poltergeist as explained above.
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My favorite restaraunt was the 'Blue Jade'. It is near the crossing of Cambridge and Hugh Street.
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Another great spot in London is Harrod's, a department store which is an attraction not only as a food court, egyptian hall, Princess Diana's memorial (the owner of Harrods' son dated Diana), and other departments, but for it's great Architecture. There's something in every room to see; not only Egyptian's hall, but (oddly enough) also the bathrooms. Also King's Cross is a MUST for Harry Potter fans; there IS a platform 9 3/4!
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Published on Saturday May 15th, 2004
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Tue, Apr 18 2006 - 10:41 AM
 by hieronyma
Hi,
this was fun. Next time Í go to London I'll take the tour "Ghosts of the old City",be sure.
Hieronyma |
Mon, Dec 20 2004 - 05:30 PM
 by picasso
Mike you got a Great Report on London with info on its unusual Ghost Tour;-not so many travelers know about.Wonderful writing-*****
Boris |
Sat, Jun 12 2004 - 01:33 AM
by fjumes
| Nice little report on a big city. I like that you mention the 'London Walks' and I would recommend it to anyone visiting London. You can learn so much in such short time. Keep reporting! |
Tue, Jun 08 2004 - 11:50 AM
by dante_amerisi
You've made a point when talk us about the 'Ghosts of the old City', because places not only involve buildings, persons and things and history, but hiden stories and mistery, and that's attractive.
Saludos,
Dante Amerisi |
Tue, Jun 08 2004 - 07:56 AM
by rhonda844
| I felt like I was on the tour with you....great job!!! I just have to see platform 9 3/4 the next time I am in London. |
Sat, Jun 05 2004 - 02:18 PM
by kathmandukitten
| Wow, sounds like you had an amazing time! Next time i'm stuck on the tube i'll think of your report and keep smiling! |
Fri, May 28 2004 - 10:57 AM
by maria083
| Wow. poltergeist? Scary lol...I like your details! Keep going, good job! |
Tue, May 25 2004 - 08:46 AM
by aldona
| Great job on your report! What's the name of that Thai Restaurant? |
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