The Thames Riviera Hotel
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Off with her head!
... make coins.
It turns out that for a long time the king kept a zoo of exotic animals to show his power and wealth. That's why there are life size stone statues of some of those animals around the Tower. He had monkies, lions, elephants and even a polar bear! Can you imagine?
I also saw the crown jewels (most of them. Some were moved because of the diamond jubilee). I don't have any pictures because you're not allowed to take pictures past this giant vault. I ...
Day One or How I bought lunch for a Namibian
... the famous Buckingham Guards. I can't help but wonder why the palace needs guards, it seems like an uneventful job, I wonder what they think about all day. However, I am intrigued by Britain's romance with their monarchy and the Queen seems like a nice lady. I like that her smiling face is all over the place following the Diamond Jubilee. She reminds me a little bit of my Grandma.
I also caught a glimpse of Big Ben and the London Eye from the palace ...
Getting to know London
... down, nor ever repay. I continue to be blessed.
She lives in a flat in Shoreditch, in East London. It is considered one of the "hippest" parts of the city, as they gentrify this part of town. Restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes, and markets can all be found here, and the demographic is more diverse than that of West London (Chelsea, Kensington, and Notting Hill). I ...
London Calling
... We soon realised why the hostel scored 100% satisfaction for 'Location' on Hostelworld – it is right next door to a sweet shop. We strolled around a nearby park and watched other tourists taking photos of the famous and rare British pest, the squirrel. Interestingly, Amanda expressed a minor interest in travelling to some parts of South America, so obviously George and I spent the next few hours planning the perfect route for her… I think she zoned out after ...
Cosmetic Surgery in France & More: Lipo in London
... Harley Street. My husband happened to be in Hong Kong at the time, so I was on my own for this procedure. Said procedure was liposuction at the love handle area. But, just before the surgery, I started looking at those little pockets of fat that get deposited underneath one's shoulder blades. If you have these, then you know the horror that I am talking about. If you don't, then I hate you. (Just kidding. Well, no, ...
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- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Free parking
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