[HPFGU-OTChatter] What to see in Britain

[Ladi lyndi]

--- Tyler wrote:
> My partner and I are going to Britain in June,
> and I'm
> looking for sugestions on what to see.

Lynn:

Here are some suggestions from my visits to
London:

1.  Tower of London.  I scheduled half a day the
first time and ended up going back for another
half day.  You can bring a picnic lunch in with
you.  Definitely take the tour with a Beefeater
for the extra stories.  I now suggest to everyone
that they go early, take a lunch and that way
they have enough time and if they don't end up
spending as much time as I eventually did, they
can use that time to see other things in the
area, such as my 7th suggestion.

2.  National Gallery.  I would probably rate this
as my second favorite museum, the Louvre being
the first.  Again, I just didn't schedule enough
time for it even though I thought 4 hours would
be enough.  And, of course, it's right at
Trafalga Square.

3.  Harrod's, particularly the Food Court. 

4.  Picadilly Circus.  What a great place to
wander around.  Lots of little shops to explore
as you walk through the theater district.

5. Westminister Abbey.  They used to allow
cameras on Wednesday nights.  If you want to take
pictures, it's something to check out.  

6.  Double-decker bus tour which allows you to
get on and off.  I liked this for all those
things I wanted to see but didn't necessarily
want to spend a lot of time checking out.  It can
also give you an idea of what you might want to
go back to and spend more time doing.  Also, if
you get a good tour operator, you find out some
interesting facts you don't read in travel
guides.

7.  London Dungeon.  I found it facinating but
then, I'm a bit strange. 

8.  The Theater.  Definitely see a play while
you're there. 

I wasn't impressed with Buckinham Palace and
never bothered to go see a changing of the guard.
 However, it is a nice walk from Victoria Station
to there and then over to the House of Parliment
which is impressive.

Enjoy your visit!

Lynn



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