AMERICANS EXPLORING LONDON for the FIRST TIME! Hitting the Highlights!!
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- We are loving London! Today we decide to venture out on foot and see what we can find. I look up what is within walking distance from our hotel (since there is a strike going on for the Underground) and we take off.
We grab a quick bite to eat and then walk to Soho and the Theater District where we see that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing... we may just have to see that one!
Next up is Picadilly Circus and then onto Trafalgar Square. From here we walk towards Big Ben which we can see off in the distance. We are able to see the House of Parliament and the Thames River close to the sun going down. We walk over to Westminster Abbey but it was already closed for the day. On the walk back, we are craving Mexican food and found a great spot for dinner. All in all a GREAT day exploring!
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Westminster Abbey was built between 960 and 1065, a wee bit older than 500 years…😂😂. Cracking video 👍
In 1976, TJ Maxx was founded in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States, by Bernard Cammarata. The first international store opened in Bristol, UK, in 1994. The company modified the name to TK Maxx to avoid confusion with the established British retail chain T. J. Hughes (which is not affiliated with TJX).
I can assure you both that Westminster Abbey is far older than the age you mentioned. It's construction started in 1245, in the reign of Henry III. Westminster Hall, which is next to the Abbey, dates from even earlier, to the reign of William 'Rufus' II, who had it built in 1097.
You must have read about the Lady Chapel at the East End of Westminster Abbey which was a late addition finished in about 1520. For gothic architecture that's LATE! 😆 As Gig said, most of Westminster Abbey was built in the 1200's and 1300's
The first church on the site is known to have been built in 960sAD, but there is some literary and archaeological evidence that suggests it was the site of the massive Roman-Christian Londinium basilica built in the 4th Century AD but then partially destroyed as a kind of punishment for the "barbarica conspiratio" ("great conspiracy" - a nationwide tribal rebellion) in Britain which began around 367AD. The point is - it's a very important place, historically!
Glad you enjoyed your stay. The River Thames is pronounced "Tems". The london eye is actually really fun if you come back. It's a great view over the city.
I lived in Balham London for 20 years, I never appreciated London till I moved away it was just always there, this massive city that annoyed me but seeing it through you guys eyes make me wish I still lived there- you two are such loves.
We live in a small city so London was exciting for us. It really is an amazing city!
We lived in Balham a while too
I took it for granted too, when I studied and lived in Richmond. I know, Londoners, it doesn't count as London, but I was in and out of the city all the time. I had a holiday job in the fabric department of Liberty in Regent Street and was offered full time, but turned it down because I didn't fancy the commute in by tube!! It's lovely seeing familiar places with new eyes. I moved to Australia for several years and when I came back I fell madly in love with my old country. many years later I still feel it. There may be difficulties but the core beauty, history, greenness is still there.
@@EECCTravels Due to the RUclips genies, you cropped up today and I have been enjoying your good humoured and guileless appreciation of our wonderful capital city - thus, I shall try not to be too vexed (thereby perversely negating my own enjoyment of your enjoyment!) by an honest, but ever so slightly sloppy mistake - allow me to explain, if you would? By the way, before doing so, we got most of the first video seeing you catch a flight then getting stuck in traffic in the world's most expensive cab. In part 2 we got to see you leave the hotel in the middle of the afternoon and then after blowing through Piccadilly (not Piccadilly Street), Trafalgar Square and Whitehall, see you miss your Parliament and Westminster Abbey tours! Hmmmppphhh!
Anyway, so already feeling a little short changed, when you went to visit the Abbey, you correctly identified that St Margaret's is indeed closely associated with Westminster Abbey and that it was "built in 1523". For sure, it was certainly finished that year but even the incredible master masons and builders of the age could not do it in 12 months! I know you only have a limited number of minutes, seconds even, but I feel that the start date of 1486 is just as important, as is the fact a church had previously stood on the site since the 11th Century. But that is a minor quibble which, had my complaint been limited to that, would have passed me by with a shrug and a wry half sigh half smile as I muttered simply "Americans!" My real exasperation, which you will I am sure be happy to hear, I am mostly already over 😏 occurred at the point where, during the mention of that church's already impressive ancientness, you pan your shot up and down the bloody Great North Door of the Abbey proper!!!!! While I was generous enough earlier to acknowledge your identifying not only significant proximity, also much shared religious, cultural and political history with the closely associated St Margaret's - they are nevertheless still different buildings! VERY different buildings! Westminster Abbey is on a site that had already for six hundred years, starting during Saxon times in the 7th Century, seen people worship there by the time King Henry III decided he wanted a more spectacular church to house the remains of Saint King Edward the Confessor with whom he had become a bit obsessed. Edward had already knocked down the previous building of 960 to make way for his own Norman/Romanesque replacement, consecrated about a year before his death in 1066 but not finished til 1090. That "new" building in turn, Henry had demolished in 1245 to make way for the magnificent structure which exists today but which you only "glimpsed momentarily from the outside" while simultaneously referring to it as St Margaret's and mentioning a five hundred year history when in fact a over a thousand is nearer the mark. Whilst there are parts of the Abbey which were not finished until the 18th Century - most notably the mighty twin West Towers by Nicholas Hawksmoor (although in fact it can be argued construction of completely new parts of the Abbey continues to this day and indeed the current Surveyor of the Fabric, Ptolemy Dean, designed and had built in 2015 a small tower to house the lifts enabling wheelchair access to the Eastern Triforium) - the North Door which your shot captured, was probably finished no later than 1260 which makes it nearer 800 than 500 years old and the Pyx Chamber in the crypt is known to have survived from Edward's Romanesque structure, dating from 1060. It is even known with certainty there are still eleventh century tiles on the floor in there.
Instead, while everyone watching was undoubtedly sympathetic to your tiredness from jet lag and therefore sleeping in, we had to endure seeing you "eat eggs". This in and of itself seems a wasted opportunity since the impression given was that it is a franchise you have already experienced elsewhere. At least go and eat a proper Full English at The Chop House for a really deluxe version or experience "real Englishness" at a neighbourhood "greasy spoon" - our inauspicious sounding but fondly meant term for a small, usually family run cafe that you might term a "diner".
The point being that while I acknowledge being in the minority in having such specialist knowledge, Westminster Abbey seems too central to London - and Britain - to gloss over and "get wrong". We all love and appreciate food, but I cannot be alone in feeling that, history buff or not, if we were only going to get two parts, they may have been better focused on Parliament and the Abbey rather than more shots of hunger being sated at a bland franchise, otherwise you might just as well have gone to the McDonald's you remarked on in Part 1....
That actually sounded much more cross than I was - well, hey ho, ever mind, consider the exquisitely detailed critique a generous gift and token of appreciation by a native!😆
@@EECCTravels London is huge. In terms of square miles, it's nearly twice as big as New York. I suppose New York built upwards whereas until recently London had a height restriction on buildings.
Ello friends! FYI it's pronounced "temms" for the River Thames. You two are cute haha Love seeing the sights. I'll be back in my mother country on Tuesday and can't wait!!!! Haven't been home to England since before Covid and am so excited. Always love your videos!!!!!
Welcome Home
Mexican food isn't really very popular in the UK, but Indian food certainly is. If you're staying in London, go to Brick Lane (just beyond St. Paul's Cathedral) there are literally dozens of Indian restaurants there, but in my opinion, the very best Indian food in the world is in the Mosley district of Birmingham with Leicester and Bradford also doing fantastic curries. Ps. I've been to India and the Indian food in the UK is better ... well to our taste anyway. It's lovely to see how much you're enjoying your holiday in London - there's a lot to see outside London too though.
And do a Jack The Ripper tour when while there. Brick Lane is literally in the middle of Jack's old haunts.
Not sure Mexican would be my choice in London, but it sounds like it was good. One way I try to put Europe into perspective is: They have furniture older than our country.
There were so many nationalities of food available we wanted to try a lot!
@@EECCTravels Mexican food in the uk can be quite hit or miss. It should be tasty but there will be differences, substitutions and approximations but rarely authenticity. Stick to British-isms of colonial Empire, Indian curries, cantonese Chinese,
So you spent all that time and money to come to England and not eat English food. Why.
Mate. U cant beat a indian curry in england
@@EECCTravels
American Mexican food is very different to Mexican Mexican food. British Mexican food is different (and in my opinion worse) than both. We don't have a tradition of Mexican immigration to Britain, so if you want great exotic foods, try a nationality that Britain has invaded or ruled over in the last two hundred years - trust me, there's a lot of them - and you there'll be communities from those cultures preparing amazing food for you. Indian, Pakistani, Carribbean, Iranian, Cantonese, Nigerian, Ghanaian and Persian food is excellent in the UK - Mexican? Not so much.
I know exactly how you two feel. In 2019, I was standing in front of the oldest wooden building in the world. 607AD. You just can't describe that kind of feeling. I'm going to London for a Transatlantic in 2023 and I'm watching your trip very closely. thanks.
Japan?
@@Lily-Bravo Yes. Horyu-ji Temple
@@jeremyforino2933 Lovely
Unfortunately you guys did _not_ get to see Big Ben.
'Big Ben' is the name of the bell. The tower was always called The Clock Tower, and renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012.
Just a note about the National Gallery…yes, there is a National Portrait Gallery just around the corner from where you were standing, The National Gallery houses paintings from most of the famous artists from medieval times to relatively modern. Last time I visited it was free entry. If you like modern art the best place to go is The Tate Modern.
The centre of london is marked outside charing cross station
St Margaret's Church is the building on the left (12:24), the Abbey is the larger more ornate one you were looking at and that dates from 1245 (built on an existing church from 1080), so nearly 800 years old. LOVING your vids guys xx
As my favorite city .. it’s wonderful seeing you guy’s perspective…. I still go all wide eyed round London and I go every year on a short vacay .. underground is a must … Covent Garden and borough Markets, Camden market all my favorites
The London Eye rotates constantly during its opening times - 10am - 8:30pm in the summer; 11am to 6pm in the winter. From a distance its movement is almost imperceptible because it rotates so slowly. Some people knock it as being expensive and having long queues but you can largely dodge those by pre-booking. I think it's a very worthwhile and enjoyable experience. Love your channel guys.
We were in England in the fall right before thanksgiving time. We saw Christmas decorations up everywhere. So beautiful
I adore London! So much to do and see. So much history.
It's good to see tourists in London enjoying themselves and showing us all on film what they are doing. I'm from London and always lived here but! I always get to see thing I didn't know existed. Stay safe and you'll return home with a lifetime of happy memories 🇬🇧👍😁
I was once walking from my friends apartment to the Churchill war rooms and just happened to pass by Westminster Abbey. I saw a long line of tourists waiting but I went up to one of the staff and asked if I could pray and I was able to immediately go in. Wonderful people.
Well, I hope you did...pray, I mean.
@@2eleven48 I did actually
The London Eye is awesome, the queue is quick and the Eye experience is second to none, highly recommend it to everyone!
The River Thames is pronounced as "Tems". Just love your enthusiasm for everything you see.
To Beat Jet Lag it is best to fly overnight to arrive midday. Try to sleep on the plane. Push through the day and hit the ground running. Go to bed at the local time. Forget about what time it is at home. You will wake up like normal in the morning and never notice the time change.
Pro-tip: if you have a medication that needs to be taken at a specific time each day (ie:birth control) figure out the time change and take your med at the time that would equal the time you take it at home. 8am ATL = 1pm GMT.
Watching you guys made me feel so happy, great to enjoy London with you. I hope you come back often. I love that you love your grub so much, my kind of trip.
Hi, I'm new to your channel and really enjoying your vlogs. I love everything London and I think that is why you popped up on my recommendations. I think that they call the river "the tims" I was there about 10 years ago and didn't want to leave. Do lots of shopping ok. Enjoy and looking forward to more of London. By the way I love the way you show landmarks and have the history behind it. Love you both, take care stay safe sending love and blessings from Rhode Island 💕
Actually the way to pronounce it is TEMS. but you were all close.
Just out of curiosity, how is the Thames in nearby Connecticut pronounced? I know some of our weird pronunciations are the same in New England (like Worcester being Wooster or Gloucester being Gloster). I live near Warwick, England, pronounced Worrick - there's one in Rhode Island too.
Great couple. Love your attitude, and now i wanna try Eggslut. I'll have to make my way there next time.
I'm not sold on UK mexican food though.
Best thing to do when traveling intentionally is get a flight that arrives in the evening. Get in, have a light meal and go to sleep. Makes waking up early really easy and lessens the jet lag. Early arrival is painful, because you want to nap. However, you never get over the jet leg.
Taimes river 😆! So funny. Really loving you two just subscribed 👍
love you guys and your travel videos. ive been to england/london to visit.exciting.
love from michiggan
Always fascinating to see Americans saying how old places from the 1800s are. This is pretty new to us! Much older stuff around. You pronounced Thames wrong. I'm glad you had a good time.
Wardour Street has one of the world’s greatest jazz venues, Ronnie Scotts. He was once asked who has played here and he replied: It’s easier to tell you who hasn’t.
This is a really late comment but I'm afraid Mexican food is not a thing in UK, hence the poor quality but Camden Market delivers amazing tacos. Also the 'Big Ben' is actually called the Elizabeth Tower since 2012, it is the bell which is named Big Ben and know to people. I'm glad you guys enjoyed London. There are so many hidden gems, spending an evening at Southbank is recommended.
never noticed a shortage of mex food near me but it tends to fill you quick so is not very good on a night out where you might want to drink a lot too
Cambden is awesome
I do have American friends that no offence go for food they are used to in America..
Everybody calls the tower Big Ben including most Brits. Just because Parliament gives something a new name isn’t going to stop years of tradition.
OMG, this is exciting guys I am so happy for you guys have fun and living the life you love.
Great video, I always find it funny that people from overseas expect london to be constantly cloudy or constantly raining.
Its climate is similar to Paris but that city is never portrayed in that manor.
I think its because movies tend to use a grey filter with london, I've actually witnessed on a bright sunny day people watering cars and roads when streets have been shut off for filming to get that authentic london look.
The camera was pointed at the abbey by the way, the church had the tower with the blue sundial halfway up it on your left.
It’s definitely portrayed as dreary!!
But at least the weather in England doesn't kill as many people as it does in other countries around the world.
@@EECCTravels Yep, London is actually in the driest part of the country -a vast chalk valley -and gets far less annual rainfall than say nearby Paris, and has half that of NYC. It's on par with Melbourne, Mexico City, Tel Aviv and on drought years -such as this one -it qualifies as semi-arid even. However, sun is indeed rare outside summertime, after which it becomes overcast - it's appearance causes UFO sightings and small children to run inside screaming.
@@PeterChelmsford True but saying that there are moments, many under the radar -for example the heatwave in 2003 caused an access 3,000 deaths (in Europe it hit 70,000) in that short period, mostly the young and very old who couldn't cool down at night -aircon is much rarer here. It took years to realise the data, other than all the morgues filling up. This year will be similar I imagine.
I’ve really enjoyed working my way through your London videos. Thanks for sharing 😃😃😃
Oh Wow! Thank you for giving us a nice peek at London!! I hope one day to get to Europe...what a great experience!! Appreciate your videos,always fun to watch❤️❤️
We’re out of Europe .. not in it now
You’d be very welcome. Come to London first, it’s a good place to then start your further European adventures - from a train to Paris or Edinburgh or a very cheap flight somewhere.
@@jackieaudus9829 ha ha you didn't leave Europe
We are still in Europe but opted out of the European Union. Big differenc.
@@newbris she’s left reality.
Thanks so much for sharing your travels! London is on my bucket list so I’m really enjoying this.
I love London. I’ve been 3 times and there is still so much to see. The National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery are free, which is awesome for a big city. I bought timed tickets in advance for the Eye and got to skip the line. Enjoy!
Love your view of our wonderful city. We call them telephone boxes not booths. You have to try the buses and a black taxi. Enjoy your stay, we love visitors
Awesome job on this video! It is by far my favorite that you have created! Easy to watch. Fun to listen to you. And I loved your commentary. I shared it with my hubby... and he felt the same way! Thank you for sharing with us. We will be in London... next week!
Sure it’ll welcome you
Have fun!!
London, just love it all, you do a great job, it's fun and can't wait to the next video. And you've been to loads of places. Very good for such a short stay. We were in London a few weeks ago - sunny, hot and wonderful. Every time we go it's sunny :) Enjoy the trip and the next stage on the Prima - I'm really looking forward to that cruise!!! An amazing ship! Iceland too!!!!!
I love watching you guys. You are the most loving couple. Hope you guys have an awesome time.
Try the Hop On Hop Off buses. We lived in Europe for three years and whenever we went to a new city we would do these buses. It gets you to all the major points of interest but you are still free to roam where you want and get back on the bus when you want.
Love the HOHO busses! Makes it so easy to see all the cool stuff at your own pace.
That's such bad luck about the tube. A small town old lady got around there without getting lost even once the first time, using a combination of the Citymapper app and the tube. In 12 days time I took two cabs.
Walking around London is the best way for a visitor. So much to see and hear that you miss on the tube
You kids just make my day. I love y'all. Thank you once again from someone who wants to travel so badly. Today I have been watching your vlogs from Disney World 2016 with the boys. Just loving it. Xoxo. Please come to Michigan. It would be an honor to meet you both and our state is beautiful.
Westminster Abbey can trace its foundation to 1062 AD, making 962 years old in parts.
Very much enjoying your videos and your unaffected reactions.👍
I'm a Cockney living in London. I live about a 5 minute walk from Southgate tube on the Picadilly line. And I've literally never seen the places you've been to. Only ever go into London on special occasions. Love your vlogs!
New viewer to the channel, people visiting London always interests me. Your honesty, enthusiasm excitement and enjoyment exploring London was so real and mature (as opposed to squeaky teen yoofs on youtube). Best wishes for future travels, i'll be back for more.
You will very quickly come to LOVE this couple. They are truly down to earth and so much fun. They make you feel like you are right there with them and if you watch how they look at each other it's with so much love and respect it just makes your eyes water.
Awe thank you for these messages ❤️
Thank you for all of your videos. Great information. We are going on the Celebration Transatlantic cruise and plan on staying a couple of days in London. When you went, did you land in Heathrow and if so, how did you get to London from there. I loved that you were able to walk to so many places. Where did you stay and did you like it? Thanks for your help.
Love Watching You In My Country & Seeing It Through Your Eyes.... 🇬🇧 Enjoy ❤️
We love it here 🇬🇧
My thoughts too 😀
This has been your best video . Love London . Thank you!
Too funny. We just missed each other in London - we flew home the day you recorded this video! It's nice that they announce the strikes ahead of time so you can plan accordingly.
The National Gallery is my first port of call when in London...... absolutely love it.
Hey there ! My boyfriend and I have been watching your videos for a while now , glad to see you two in a different country ! We wanted to know what inspires you to visit other countries , and what do you look forward to when you’re in that other country ? ☺️
We really love to travel everywhere!!! The UK has always been on our radar and we decided just to do it. We never to with any expectations and don’t make a lot of plans so we can just go out and explore.
I have never thought about taking a trip to London. But watching you guys is kinda giving me the itch to go.
We loved it so much! We want to go back!!
According to the internet...bad source...I know, but still. TJMaxx and TK Maxx are the same. The story is there was a store in UK at the time they first!ened called TJ Hughes and they didn't want people to get confused. Great video btw :) Alisa your face was priceless when you bit into the quesadilla!
The river Thames is pronounced ‘Tems’. Trust me, I was born and lived in London for 30 years. Now live in Texas but travel back several times a year.
It’s pronounced /temz/ actually.
@@travelwell6049 actually it’s pronounced Thems but that’s probably because I have a lisp.
We enjoyed Olde Mitre Pub, Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub, and Black Friar Pub. Enjoy!
It is called TK max in London so it is not confused with an established retail chain in the UK,TJ Hughes
Ahh we were wondering
You beat me to it! :)
From the 1880s till the 1970s the area was covered with ads, billboards and lights for blocks. They started taking the neon down in the 80s onwards that festooned the facades, many of the beautiful buildings they didn't even know what they would reveal. Now the screens are kept on one remaining corner out of 'tradition'.
Really enjoying these UK vlogs. Thanks bunches.
Great video as usual, looking forward to your next one. I guess I can now take London off my bucket list.😎
Now I understand why Jason said he loves to hear the English speak even though he can't understand a thing they are saying:) You forgot the ones about they don't say flashlight, it's called a torch and they don't vaccume their floors, they Hoover them. I had a cousin that married a woman born and raised in England.
Westminster Abbey is much much older than 500 years Founded by King Edward the Confessor (Englands last Saxon King & Saint)Built by Bishop Melitus for Edward in 753 AD & containes Edwards Shrine & Tomb what you see now is a 13th Cty circ1269 Rebuild it is both an Abbey & Minster( a Religeous School) & a Royal Peculiar ( Belongs to the Monarchy not the Church) & Is the Burial place of Most of Englands past Monarchs & Notable people. When built it was on an Island called "Thorney Island" bounded by the Thames & two branches of the River Tyburn!! Every Coronation since 1066 took place here! It is now 1269 years young??
This history of England and London is MY PASSION!!! I want to go sooo bad. But my trip can't be any less than a month. Castles & Cathedrals! lol
Oh we are already planning a second and longer trip!
I used to go twice a year… it’s mesmerising!!! So much fun and So different round every corner … I might get to go end of November to see the Christmas lights … it is a MUST
If you want castles, cathedrals and lots of historical sights, you really need to visit York, it's cheaper than London and probably not as busy.
@@EECCTravels You gotta travel to the lake district if you come again
We are at the Mc Donalds in London and liked it! Then stopped at some chicken places, we tried different foods. London is beautiful! Thank you for the informative video!
The London Eye is working, it just takes 30 minutes per full revolution of the wheel
Can’t help but see the irony of Jason wearing a Boston tee in London.
We thought that was funny too.
To be honest? We don't care.
Boston is north of London in Lincolnshire 😉
Oh and you'll find Washington even further north heading towards Scotland near Newcastle 😆
Love seeing you two enjoy London! You only live once, get the dessert!😉
Just for info. Big Ben is the name of the bell, not the tower. The tower is the Elizabeth Tower.
Hi again, just loving your videos of London 🇬🇧 thank you for sharing. I just wanted to share some tips to help beat jetlag next time you fly eastbound across the Atlantic, so you make the most of each and every day without waking up at 3pm! Most transatlantic flights depart early evening through late evening US time, landing early morning through early afternoon UK time. There are, however, daily early morning flights direct from Chicago and New York to London, arriving around 8pm-10pm UK time. You lose a full day travelling but you suffer no jetlag as you arrive in the UK at bedtime and go straight to sleep, waking up fresh and full of energy. No naps, no trying to stay awake throughout the day, ZERO jetlag. I've done it and I recommend it. I literally woke up at 4.30am in 5th Avenue, New York, caught my British Airways flight departing JFK at 8.30am, landed in London at 7.30pm and was in bed well before midnight! Love to you both 🇬🇧
Thanks for your videos. We will be their next October for a cruise out of Siuthampton. We plan on staying in London a couple of days post cruise. I'm learning as much as I can so I we are well prepared with ground transportation and how to get around to different things we might want to see. Your videos have been super helpful.
You guys have a real appreciation of food we appreciate!
Across from trafalgar sq is st martins in the field church. The church infamously has classical music performances for affordable amounts. Also the crypt has an amazing cafeteria style tea shop for tourists to refresh themselves and sample scones with clotted cream…a must imho.
Great video! I love London. There is so much to see and do. We were there in 2018 and had a great time.
So excited to see this adventure in the coming days. EECC is my favorite channel :)
Awe thank you 😊
We did the Hop on Hop off bus that also included a little cruise on the river. We stayed across the river near the Tower of London. The Tower Bridge is just beautiful.
Brings back happy memories of working opposite the Palace Theatre. It was way back in the late 80's. The Glums (Les Miserables) was running back then. You can see the office (including where me desk was) at about 7:13.
Welcome to my home town. Glad yr enjoying things.
Hi guys you mentioned that westminster abbey is 500 years old next year there is a pub in st ives cornwall that was built in 1318 and its still open today CRAZY or what
Hey you ggguuuuuuuyyyyysssss. Just seen your arrival in England. WELCOME 👊 had to subscribe to see what you get upto👀 how long ya here ? Or have you gone back home 😟
Omg, came across your channel , you 2 are brilliant 👍🍻💕
Absolutely loving your take on a place I'm not a fan of FAR TOO BUSY!!!!.
BRILLIANT WATCHING IT THROUGH YOUR EYES. .
Good job both of you ...
The National Gallery is the depository for the nation's best art collection, and the greatest hits of European art through the ages. The National Portrait Gallery is separate (next door), but currently closed for refurbishment. All the galleries and museums in London (and pretty much all non-private equivalents for the country) are free, funded by the govt and that costs the taxpayers only a few pennies each year.
That Eggslut cafe serves my kind of food! Yum!
Did you see Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guard, did you walk at all down the Mall which was once the Palace front yard. Did you grow a bunion at the Tower of London, did you even see the Crown Jewels. Did you cause a fuss on a double decker bus, bobbing down and feeling like fools. When you got home to Elly and turned on the telly did you think that London was cool. I have been excited to have been invited to share this journey with you. I hope there is more and I won't leave my door until this series is through!!
We saw Buckingham Palace but they weren’t doing the changing of the guard that day. The Tower was incredible but we opted out of the Crown Jewels as the line was crazy long and we wanted to see inside the other buildings. We loved London!!
They change the quards everyday?..??
Why y'all always making me cry?! My pap was from Tipperary, Ireland, and he would always sing that song, "It's a long way to Tipperary..." which talked about Piccadilly and the Square. I miss him so much sometimes, I can't stand it. Thanks for brining part of my childhoo, home.
The moment I saw you put Tipperary the first thing I thought was "it's a long way to Tipperary" 😆
FYI, The Tower is the Queen Elizabeth Tower. The BELL inside is Big Ben.
Um... small correction. the National Art Gallery is not just portraits, it's all kinds of art. The National Portrait Gallery (nearby but currently closed) is a separate place.
That’s one of the thing that fascinated me when I was in London. There’s buildings in London that are older than the United States or the 13 colonies.
Like you can also visit where the mayflower left from.
You can visit close to where The Mayflower left from but not the exact spot
There are some that are a lot older…
No trip to London is complete without a visit to the excellent Science Museum and Natural History Museum at South Kensington. Easy to get to on the Tube. District, Circle and Piccadilly lines all go there
There was a pub in London shut in 2021 ,that was built in 978 ad ,It's customers were Anglo-Saxon.
London is so interesting rich with history thanks for sharing
I live in "Ed Sheeran Land" and seeing you guys traveling around London makes me wanna plan a trip this year! :)
I love watching videos about London! I would love to visit there!
Where the “London eye” is located the area is filled with Christmas log houses full of Christmas things. So beautiful
Hello my happy travelers London has always been a Big maybe for me so I Will be watching your videos very closely to help me to decide if London will be added to my bucket list or not so continue to have a great time and keep the information coming I am learning so much about London already and it’s only your second day. Thank you😊
Aloha Ohana, i was wondering what happen to you guys :) Nice, you tried a local coffee shop. Get rest!
im just a stranger but I enjoy your video. and your enthusiasm. thank you.
The best way to experience London when you first arrive, is to do what you're doing, just hit the streets, take in the atmosphere, head to a pub or three. London is all about the street vibe, the bars, pubs, restaurants. Some people head straight for Museums or Galleries, without experiencing their surroundings, and getting their bearings first.
Thanks for the history
Definitely London is my favourite city 😍❤👌🏻
Love to see your adventures and seeing London through your eyes. It’s if I see it for the first time too. It’s to long that I was there, and I live only a one hour flight from it. (Takes way more time from my house into the city, but flight is 1 hour). And yes we have old buildings in Europe. It’s made me smile to see your reaction on those buildings. And yes jetlag sucks. I always struggle with it when we come home from US, it’s more problematic then going to US.