Wrapping up our time in London, we went back to Westminster Abbey for a morning visit before our train to Paris. Our plan had originally been to see the British Library and the Dickens Museum, but I am glad we got to see Westminster. The number of famous people laid to rest there is amazing. No photos were allowed inside, but I do recommend that if you have time, take a tour there!
A view of the outside, before walking inside.
Got a quick picture of some stained glass as we were leaving, and not in the actual church.
A view from down the side of Westminster.
As we were leaving.
Just had to get a picture with a red telephone booth! Yep, we're in London!
Finally got to ride a double decker bus. We had been walking or taking the underground everywhere...on the way to the Natural History Museum, we took the bus!
Had to get a picture of the pigeons on the underground sign next to the Natural History Museum.
Krypto's favorite section...sea animals.
Some of the larger animals on display.
After the Natural History Museum, we went back to the hotel and got our luggage and headed across town to catch the Eurostar train to Paris.
All ready and in our seats. We almost didn't make it!
Our ticket said, "we suggest you arrive 30 minutes prior to departure..." so we did, but what they should have said is, "we close the train 30 minutes prior to departure." Yes, there was definitely a moment of panic when they were changing out the boarding sign as we walked up, 30 minutes prior, and the lady says, "we're closing it now, you better hurry up!"
We made it! We got to Paris, just in time to walk from the train station to our hotel in Montmartre. and settle down for the night as we waited for our friends to arrive from Germany.
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