Today it was a sunny day here in London, and my feet were antsy to get out of the flat and do something… so decided to head to St. Paul Cathedral. Love love love the architectural structures here in Europe. They are absolutely artistically done. Every time I walk by a building I want to get out my camera out and snap away. I know I scream out “LOOK ANOTHER TOURIST!!!” each time I do it, but I can’t help myself. The beauty in all these buildings is OUTSTANDING!

I’ve decided to include some photos from my outing; especially since people have been sending me messages saying “Where’s the photos?”

"Here's where I am staying"

First off, in the photo to the left  you can see the front of where I am currently residing.  It’s quite charming and adorable, don’t you think?  It’s a huge shift from my 5 acre country home.  In fact, as I was walking this morning I was realizing that all of the flats on this block would fit on my old property back in the states.  They manage to cram a lot of people in a small amount of space here in Europe.

I do think this flat I am staying at has the sweetest little garden area both in the front, and in the back.  Every once in awhile I can spot a family of foxes that come into the back garden.  It’s so cool to spot them!  I’ve never seen foxes up close in their natural state before until London.

The next photos are all random shots of St. Paul’s Cathedral.  That building was absolutely delicious to witness.  You’ll notice that I even got excited about the doors.  Everything is a work of art.  Hope you enjoy!

A view from walking across Thame river bridge

View as you get to the end of the walking bridge

A view as you look up

A view of the cathedral from one of the gardens

Another angle of the cathedral

Statues in the St. Paul Cathedral garden area

Something to read to gain more knowledge....

window....has an angel at the top....

love the angel on this garden sign

More windows looking up...I was in awe

I love this door!

It's the IceCream Van!

This ice cream is so incredibly creamy, sweet, and DELICIOUS!

They serve coke in the bottles in London!

Next, while on my journey I stopped by at one of the ice cream vans, and ordered an ice-cream cone.  OMG!   The soft ice cream cones here are nothing like they are in the states.  They are way friggen better!  We’re talking the most creamy, smooth, delicious vanilla ice cream ever.  Very orgasmic indeed!

After walking around for awhile, decided to go to the art museum, and check out the new art.  I have to say I giggled at some of the art pieces they had in that museum.  I’ve seen better art with my previous 7th graders in art class.  Was interesting to see, but not excited to go again.

My inner tummy was craving some protein so headed for the Gourmet Burgers cafe, and ordered up a blue cheese burger.  It was absolutely mouth watering!  Good choice, indeed.  The only thing is people here in London eat their burgers with a fork and knife.  So, that’s what I did, I cut my burger with the knife in my right hand, and ate with my fork in the left hand.  I’m still getting used to that.  I really love eating with my fingers.  I took a picture of the bottled coke, because in the states when you order a coke it is rare to receive the bottle and straw.  That cute little tomato is the ketchup squeeze bottle…very cute…even if I don’t like ketchup!

Headed to the Underground

Here comes the subway!

After a day of A LOT walking, visiting the art museum, admiring St. Paul’s Cathedral, eating delicious food, it was  finally time to get on the Underground subway, and head back to the flats.  It was a very good day!

For those of you who have visited London, if you know of places that are a MUST see, please send me a note.  I would love to hear about it.  I’m really excited to nibble on London.  It’s a big city with LOTS and LOTS to look at and do!