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Music, Museums and the Lord Mayor Show in London - November 4 - November 26, 2013

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November 26th 2013
Published: December 8th 2013
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We know that we have been late with getting a blog update, but we have been busy as you will see from the photos. London is definitely a place that has activities going on all the time –the challenge is to figure how to fit it all in! Since getting back from Malvern we have been able to listen to excellent music, make it to a few museums, catch up with cruising friends we had met early as well ... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The British MuseumThe British Museum
The British Museum
is a place that we will be returning to often as there is so much to see.
The British MuseumThe British Museum
The British Museum
has an excellent Egyptian exhibit - it takes quite a bit of time to see it all.
The Rosetta StoneThe Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone
is located at the British Museum.
A Few of the Columbian DancersA Few of the Columbian Dancers
A Few of the Columbian Dancers
we saw perform at the British Museum.
The Columbian Music & DanceThe Columbian Music & Dance
The Columbian Music & Dance
was lively & keep the crowds moving to the music!
The BarbicanThe Barbican
The Barbican
residential area makes great use of its space with lots of green areas for people living here.
Night Views of the Tower BridgeNight Views of the Tower Bridge
Night Views of the Tower Bridge
we do not tire of seeing it in all its glory!
A Few Remnants of the London WallA Few Remnants of the London Wall
A Few Remnants of the London Wall
originally built by Romans in 200AD, rebuilt over the years & used until 17th Century
The London WarehousesThe London Warehouses
The London Warehouses
located along the Thames - many still have the cranes for offloading from the barges.
Connections Between WarehousesConnections Between Warehouses
Connections Between Warehouses
are now used by some as greenhouse space for the residences here.
The Nelson Column at Trafalgar SquareThe Nelson Column at Trafalgar Square
The Nelson Column at Trafalgar Square
is 169' high & commemorates Lord Nelson who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Limehouse BasinLimehouse Basin
Limehouse Basin
has many of the traditional river barges that are used as homes now.
Barclay BikesBarclay Bikes
Barclay Bikes
can be rented by the hour & returned to various locations around the city.
One of the TowersOne of the Towers
One of the Towers
at Westminster
Westminster PalaceWestminster Palace
Westminster Palace
used by Parliament is an impressive sight.
Big BenBig Ben
Big Ben
is impressive in person-only UK residents can climb to the top.
Some of the Beautiful BuildingsSome of the Beautiful Buildings
Some of the Beautiful Buildings
We always have to remember to look up above the shops to see the beauty.
Monument To CommemorateMonument To Commemorate
Monument To Commemorate
the Great Fire of London in 1666 that destroyed 13,000 homes & burned for 3 days.



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