Tower of London

On Saturday, Oscar and I went to visit the Tower of London and then stopped by the London Bridge Market on our way back. We had never been inside the Tower of London and decided that it was time that we went. There are several things in the city that we haven't seen yet so we are going to try to do something cultural every weekend until the baby comes (or as long as I last!).

It was much bigger than I had expected. It is like a little city behind the walls. Issac Newton lived there for a period of time and there are actually 20 towers at the Tower of London (just some interesting trivia). We joined a walking tour when we arrived and the Warden was very entertaining. We didn't last very long with the group, though. I get uncomfortable if I stand still for a while (It's better if I walk.) and it was pretty cold when he stopped the group to talk. We had a beautiful, sunny day but it was bitter cold, especially by the river.

We did manage to see the Crown Jewels and went inside one of the towers. At most of the national attractions, if you pay for a regular admission, you can fill out a form to have free access for the rest of the year. Not a bad deal! So we did that and decided that we can always go back to see more another day.

After the Tower of London, we crossed Tower Bridge and walked to the London Bridge Market - one of my favorites. We shared some fish and chips from a great stand in the market and just enjoyed walking around for a little bit. We didn't last too long before me - and the baby - needed a nap. I lasted longer than I thought I would and it turned out to be a wonderful day.

The Warden - our tour guide. Such a character!

Traitor's Gate

Bloody Tower

Inside the city walls.

Where our tour guide lives :) About 125 families live and work at the Tower of London.

The Crown Jewels are housed inside this building.

Crossing Tower Bridge, which is not a part of the Tower of London.

A neat car at the London Bridge Market.

Lunch! Fish and chips ... and mushy peas for me. Yum!