First day sightseeing and no where near enough time in the day. Got on a double decker red tour bus and got driven around the city. Highlights were catching the end of the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and the guided tour around the Tower of London. The 'Beefeater' Neil was very entertaining along with informative. Had the chance to walk around the whole area over looking Tower Bridge. Saw the crown jewels - very clever they have a travelator by the jewels so that you can't stand around for too long. Amazing history and the buildings fanstastic - also had great exhibition on Guy Fawkes. Also had a brief wander through Piccadilly Circus - might explore that agian tomoorrow. Interesting when I woke up this morning and turned on the t.v the commemorations
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