London and Ireland 2016
We arrived to spend a week in London, staying in a studio near the heart of it all in Knightsbridge. It was a great neighborhood to stay in and right near Harrods, which we included in several of our daily walkabouts. One of our favorite stops in London is the British Museum. We visit here nearly every time we come to London. No matter how many times you've been here, you will always find something new. It is said its collection of historical events, places and figures span over 2 million years. The well lit ceiling in its entry hall is like a piece of art in itself. And, in the entry hall, this statue of a horse and rider stands guard. It is in remarkable condition, and it seems to tower above the visitors of the museum. We also dropped by Buckingham Palace. Alas, the gold trimmed gates with the royal coat of arms were closed when we visited so we were unable to have high tea with the Queen. Nonetheless, well worth a visit when we're in the area, to w...