Weekend in London (3)

The London Eye above Horse Guards Palace

The guard at Whitehall

Yes, I know Big Ben is the bell within this tower at the Houses of Parliament!

Westminster Abbey

Chez Phil, perfecting his Man in Burton's window look!

Tine & Phil on Hampstead Heath, bags in tow!

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We fended for ourselves on Monday, making good use of our Oyster Cards again. We wandered around Westminster, enjoying the magnificent Houses of Parliament and the Abbey before heading along the river and over to the South Bank to get a bite to eat amongst other things!

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Back across the river to view St Paul's Cathedral, then a walk along Fleet Street and the Strand before enjoying a pint of Landlord sat outside the pub, French style. By now we were once again shattered, so headed back to Phil's, purchasing food on the way for a lovely Maman-style bake.

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We awoke Tuesday to glorious blue skies. Phil wanted us to see Hampstead so we got the bus there before a quick walk over the Heath (no comments please!) then another bus to Liverpool Street for the Stansted Express. A few hours later we were tucking into a lovely meal at Jean & Monique's who had kindly invited us earlier in the day.

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I'll put all the photos here ( http://picasaweb.google.com/PapamanPicasa/LondonOctober2008 ) if you would like a more detailed look at our exploits.