We did our first-ever trip to London with the kids this past Saturday, starting with a train journey from Peterborough into London's King's Cross station.
Yes, we even passed by Platform 9 and 3/4... although we were told the Hogwart's Express was not operating this close to the Christmas holidays. Maybe we can catch it next time!
Our first real stop was the Tower of London where we reviewed it's 1000-year history as London's premier fortress, tried our hand at shooting a long bow (and other weapons), saw various armoury displays throughout the ages, and viewed the Crown Jewels - including a 533-carat diamond!
The old days were rough in England - even children began training for warfare. Pictured below is the typical child's suit of armour.
We enjoyed resting our legs for a while on the London underground before we braved the queues at London's Museum of Natural History. We didn't see the whole museum, but did spend quite a bit of time seeing the dinosaur exhibit and the giant mammals. The interactive displays were great: Did you know it takes 8, 831 Amys to match the weight of the great blue whale? And it takes 33 Emilys to equal the weight of a musk ox... I know what you're thinking, only 33 Emilys? She must actually be growing!
While Dad and the girls enjoyed a few more exhibits at the museum, Mom headed over for a brief visit to Harrod's. As it turned out, there were more specimens of unusual "mammals" at Harrod's than there were at the museum!
We finished the day at the Thames River, viewing the London Eye (giant ferris wheel) and the Houses of Parliament. Then we made a mad dash back to King's Cross to barely catch the 6:03 pm train back to Peterborough.
We finished the day at the Thames River, viewing the London Eye (giant ferris wheel) and the Houses of Parliament. Then we made a mad dash back to King's Cross to barely catch the 6:03 pm train back to Peterborough. Our Favourites:
Matt - "seeing Tower Bridge"
Lana - Platform 9 and 3/4
Amy -buying a toy battering ram at the Tower of London gift shop
Emily - "eating lunch at McDonalds"
...and there you have it!
Hello! I see you had a great trip in London! I just came across your blog and I love it :)
ReplyDeleteI live about 2 hours away from London and It's a shame I can't go all the time as the train fare is super expensive there, however i do go there about 6 times a year and it is lovely! very packed though
so Im taking you like england? Are you american?
:)
Hope to hear from you,
Monika
It warms the cockles of my heart that your favorite part of London was Platform 9 3/4. You truly are my bosom buddy!
ReplyDeleteOh, and by the way, I had some girls over at my house on Tuesday to practice a song and they all loved the stockings you made. And then they all felt sad for me that you moved to England.
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