My friend from home, visited me in London for a weekend. She is studying abroad in Florence, Italy for the semester. I took this opportunity to see a few more of the London attractions.
This is the Tower of London, built as a Royal Castle, Fortress, and Prison in the late 11th Century. It was previously home to several English Monarchs and exotic animals, such as lions, alligators, and even an elephant. The animals were given as gifts from visiting world leaders. The castle is now home to the Crown Jewels of past Monarchs.
Myself in front of the tower
One of the old crowns, displayed in a different part of the tower than the really expensive jeweled crowns. This section is much less secure than the Jewel House.
This is the Jewel House in the Tower. It is home to the expensive Crown Jewels, which contain tons of gemstones of different sizes and colors.
The Tower Bridge, which was where the Olympic rings were on display during the Olympics.
This is the building where I take all my classes in London, The Ithaca College London Center. It is a restored victorian mansion.
Kensington Palace, soon to be home of Will, Kate, and Baby. I live just up the street from it!
Myself in front of the Palace
The swans of Hyde Park, which is where Kensington Palace is.
Horse Gaurds Parade, the location of the beach volleyball events during the Olympics. It is difficult to see in this picture, but the London Eye can be seen above the buildings towards the right.
Trafalgar Square
Covent Garden. A nice restaurant and shopping square, also location of the Annual Easter Egg Hunt during the first weekend of Lent.
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