We got ready for the day, got on a bus and headed down to London Bridge. We then took a little walk along the Thames, heading towards Tower Pier.
Veronica and me with Tower Bridge in the background.It was a little bit of a gloomy day, but much warmer than we expected. We got on a "Thames Clipper" boat that could take us all the way to Greenwich Pier! I had wanted to go on a river boat since I've been here, so it was so cool that we got to.
Once we boarded the boat it took off, going underneath Tower Bridge right away.
Tower Bridge from the water!
We were both really excited to be able to see all of the beautiful houses and buildings along the Thames. It definitely made both of us want to make a lot of money and move there!
After a few stops we made it!
The boat ride was only about a half an hour as Greenwich (in Greater London) is not very far from Central London.
Veronica and I on the pier!
We decided to go exploring the entire day. Greenwich is so beautiful and is an old maritime area. There is a Royal Naval College, another university, maritime museum, Queen's House, and where we spent most of our time was in Greenwich Park.
I'm guarding this area.
Royal Naval College in Autumn is so beautiful.
How cool is this? It is gorgeous!
Then, we climbed up to the Royal Observatory and what do you know? There is the Prime Meridian of the World!
Standing on both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere's at the exact same time! Being two places at once - check!
New York and Chicago were on here - the 2 closest big cities to home for Veronica and I! Still straddling the Prime Meridian.
These buildings were designed so you could see all the way to the river from the top of the hill. It was a big trek up to the top, but so worth it.
On our way back around, we stopped and played in the grass! It was SO nice to be out of the center of the city for a little while. It actually smelt like Fall here - just like at home!
Tower Bridge from the water!
We were both really excited to be able to see all of the beautiful houses and buildings along the Thames. It definitely made both of us want to make a lot of money and move there!After a few stops we made it!
The boat ride was only about a half an hour as Greenwich (in Greater London) is not very far from Central London.
Veronica and I on the pier!We decided to go exploring the entire day. Greenwich is so beautiful and is an old maritime area. There is a Royal Naval College, another university, maritime museum, Queen's House, and where we spent most of our time was in Greenwich Park.
I'm guarding this area.
Royal Naval College in Autumn is so beautiful.
How cool is this? It is gorgeous!Then, we climbed up to the Royal Observatory and what do you know? There is the Prime Meridian of the World!
Standing on both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere's at the exact same time! Being two places at once - check!
New York and Chicago were on here - the 2 closest big cities to home for Veronica and I! Still straddling the Prime Meridian.
These buildings were designed so you could see all the way to the river from the top of the hill. It was a big trek up to the top, but so worth it.
On our way back around, we stopped and played in the grass! It was SO nice to be out of the center of the city for a little while. It actually smelt like Fall here - just like at home!We ended up making our way to the city centre and went to the huge lot of Greenwich Markets. They start off with all sorts of food from an incredible amount of countries and then there are all hand-made crafts being sold.
And here is a nice view of the city centre at night!
We then went back to Central London by the same boat! The view was incredible at night - sadly my camera doesn't take the best pictures at night, especially while moving. But I promise you that if you are ever in London and decide to use this same boat to get around, you will not be disappointed!
And here is a nice view of the city centre at night!
We then went back to Central London by the same boat! The view was incredible at night - sadly my camera doesn't take the best pictures at night, especially while moving. But I promise you that if you are ever in London and decide to use this same boat to get around, you will not be disappointed!
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