Jolly old England, and the end of my trip

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Well it has been an amazing 3 months but all great things must come to an end. I would encourage anyone with the means and time to explore the world. It is not always easy or cheap, but I have memorizes that will last a life time. Anyways, I hope you enjoy more of these pictures.

Alex and I had a lot of fun in Amsterdam. There is so much culture and history there it is quite extraordinary. It was interesting going to the Anne Frank house. The Van Gogh museum was fantastic and definitely one of the best museums I have been to in all of Europe...including Italy. I also liked the Rijks museum a lot. Unfortunately, we did not really get to experience the wonderful Netherlands countryside, although we tried to. Just another reason to come back.

London is SO COOL. I have really had a great time walking around there. We are staying with some guy Alex met in Istanbul three years ago. He is really nice. Last night he took us to a huge party where we drank free all night and got to meet some real Londoners. Today we spent the day wandering around the beautiful, historic city streets. We saw Buckingham palace, St. James park, Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abby. I really loved the Abby. There is just so much history associated with it. So many famous people are buried right there. Issac Newton, Darwin, Dickens, Elizabeth 1, Bloody Mary.... and many more. Also, there is the coronation chair that has been used since the 1300s.

All and all, I have really enjoyed London. Tonight we plan on spending some time in some REAL British pubs and learn the "proper" way to drink. We might even get a chance to check out the club, " Ministry of Sound." We have another full day tomorrow where we will be going to the wonderful British Museum (with the Rosetta Stone and many things that the British stole from other places). We will also try and see the famous wax museum and then hopefully catch a show at one of the great London theatres...hopefully not paying too much. After that, I will check out the Famous Tower of London before heading to Heathrow for the long 8 hour flight home. I hope you all have enjoyed the blogs. I will be happy to show more pictures (god knows I have taken enough) online or in person. Hopefully I will see some of you at the graduation party that we might have for me, or some other time. Till the next time, stay "Cheeky." Cheers!

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Photos

Munich
English Garden

Munich
English Garden

Munich
Dachau concentration camp.

Amsterdam
The busy streets with tons of shopping and coffee shops.

Amsterdam
Annne Franks house

Amsterdam
Cool canal at night.

Amsterdam
The famous coffee shops.

Amsterdam
Me holding up the I AMsterdam sign. This was right in front of the RijksMuseum, which houses an amazing collection of Rembrants and other famous Dutch artists.

Amsterdam
Cool sign

Amsterdam
Cool canal at night.

Amsterdam
The Amazing Van Gogh Museum. It was really well done with a lot of interesting information. Great paintings like the SUnflowers and the famous self portrait.

Amsterdam
The bright lights of the city

Amsterdam
At the Heinekin Experience. It was definiately interesting, plsu 3 beers. There was even a simulation on what it feels like to be a beer bottle.

Amsterdam
The old Heinekin Brewery.

Amsterdam
Beautiful old buildings thoughout the city.

London
Apparently where they filmed part of Harry Potter. Anyone recognize it?

London
Changing of the guards at Buckingham palace.

London
Buckingham palace.

London
Trafalgar Square

London
Parliament and I

London
Westminister Abby.

London
The famous English phone booths. Why they are famous, I dont know.

London
Parliament

London
Big Ben

London
Me and Bed

London
Those crazy double decker buses. They are all driving on the wrong side of the road here. It is scary to cross the street because you forget which way to look.

Comments

[Deb]

Great photos Dave! Love 'em! Sorry the trip had to end, but I guess all things do eventually! Can't wait to talk to you when you're back! Love, Deb