Here is my update from this last weekend. Weekend 3: 6/25-6/27
On Friday a group of us were going to see Macbeth in the Globe Theater. The tickets were sold out, so that was no go. New plan was Buckingham Palace, Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Park. The palace was fun, we just chilled out on the memorial. The weather has been so unseasonably warm lately. Ready for this? 80-85. I know. Heat wave.
Before this the weather was 60ish and cloudy so not the nicest. The last week has been woooooonderful because I love summer. Anyway back to my weekend adventures. We walked through Green Park and I swear the trees there are so weird, I cannot even explain it but I have my top experts on the case. The picture I have of me and Buckingham looks like I'm more interested about the rear of the man and lion. Jake, who was taking the picture, was supposed to get a pic of me and buckingham, clearly not what he did. Ah well.
Before this the weather was 60ish and cloudy so not the nicest. The last week has been woooooonderful because I love summer. Anyway back to my weekend adventures. We walked through Green Park and I swear the trees there are so weird, I cannot even explain it but I have my top experts on the case. The picture I have of me and Buckingham looks like I'm more interested about the rear of the man and lion. Jake, who was taking the picture, was supposed to get a pic of me and buckingham, clearly not what he did. Ah well.From Buckingham we walked to Hyde and Kensington Park. We went to yet another part of Hyde park that I have not explored yet and found an awesome tree hut/house thing. (see picture). We of course went to explore inside. Under the tree it was completely empty....as in no random branches poking around places. It was like a blanket of leaves and branc
hes and inside was a hut. Anyways, it was pretty much the coolest tree ever. I wanna know what type of tree it is actually and how we can get them in the states. I never thought that while I was away I would be wanting to know so much information about trees before. Probably because I was getting "Learning your trees 101" before leaving Wisconsin from Aaron during our random adventures. Under this tree, while we were exploring, a little girl was popping in every 10 seconds and just staring at us. She brought back a dead branch and leaves and then started "sweeping" her "house." I think we may have invaded her space and she was unhappy because she did not invite us in. Too cute. Isaac decided to climb the tree because straight up the center there was no real top coverings. It was a fun time. This tree kinda reminded me o
f what the lost boys would live in. Very magical and has multiple options for imaginations...it felt like being a dream. I never thought I would be reconnecting with my childlike part of my imagination while in London either. It makes me appreciate the little things in life and what is a tree to one person may be an adventure waiting to unfold for someone else. From there we got an afternoon snack on the lake in the park at a cafe and then wandered down the Serpentine enjoying the sun and water. Rowboats, ducks, swans, and families were everywhere. There was one couple we saw out on a rowboat and they both looked naked. After a while of trying to figure out who had the best zoom, we hoped they weren't. No definate answer. As we walked on we stopped at the Diana memorial and peterpan statue again. We had been walking around London from 130-8.
hes and inside was a hut. Anyways, it was pretty much the coolest tree ever. I wanna know what type of tree it is actually and how we can get them in the states. I never thought that while I was away I would be wanting to know so much information about trees before. Probably because I was getting "Learning your trees 101" before leaving Wisconsin from Aaron during our random adventures. Under this tree, while we were exploring, a little girl was popping in every 10 seconds and just staring at us. She brought back a dead branch and leaves and then started "sweeping" her "house." I think we may have invaded her space and she was unhappy because she did not invite us in. Too cute. Isaac decided to climb the tree because straight up the center there was no real top coverings. It was a fun time. This tree kinda reminded me o
f what the lost boys would live in. Very magical and has multiple options for imaginations...it felt like being a dream. I never thought I would be reconnecting with my childlike part of my imagination while in London either. It makes me appreciate the little things in life and what is a tree to one person may be an adventure waiting to unfold for someone else. From there we got an afternoon snack on the lake in the park at a cafe and then wandered down the Serpentine enjoying the sun and water. Rowboats, ducks, swans, and families were everywhere. There was one couple we saw out on a rowboat and they both looked naked. After a while of trying to figure out who had the best zoom, we hoped they weren't. No definate answer. As we walked on we stopped at the Diana memorial and peterpan statue again. We had been walking around London from 130-8. After a short rest we met up for dinner at a Spanish resturant called Tapas. The idea of this place was that everything on the menu were appetizers, so each person ordered about 3 tapas. I had a pear and cheese salad, potatoes with salsa and cheese, and bread with dipping sauces. It was delicious and only around 10pds. I do however do think next time I have pears I am going to need cheese. At first it was weird, but I got acquired to it quickly and liked it. Another thing I am enjoying on
this trip...all the different types of food to eat and that I'm not scared to try them. Sometimes I won't even know what it says on the menu but just try it anyway. Hasn't failed me yet.
this trip...all the different types of food to eat and that I'm not scared to try them. Sometimes I won't even know what it says on the menu but just try it anyway. Hasn't failed me yet.On Saturday we went to Windsor and got a great deal on tickets. 10 people round trip was 51 pds which is about 5 per person. We had an epic moment of trying to order tickets and getting to the next possible train...which was leaving 5 minutes after getting the tickets. Very movie-esque moment running through the statio
n and down the platform, engines starting and whistles blowing, conductors yelling.........and end scene. We all made it just in time, I even got to secretly sit in first class. We had a fun day exploring Windsor castle. One thing I got to see was the changing of the guard (or gvard...like its spelled on the sign). In the courtyard the new guard squad and the old guard squad faced eachother. The band then royally marched in across the square. The band then played a mini concert it consisted of no national anthems but of an Abba medley. I immediately started laughing, it seemed really out of place...more than me being in London. I of couse video taped it. These royal men in uniforms and playing Abba....just writing about it makes me laugh. Half way through the medley I looked around and people were either staring or the lady behind us was grooving. Such a cool but funny moment. At Windsor it must be the main path to Heathrow...every 15 seconds a different plane flew over preparing to land.
n and down the platform, engines starting and whistles blowing, conductors yelling.........and end scene. We all made it just in time, I even got to secretly sit in first class. We had a fun day exploring Windsor castle. One thing I got to see was the changing of the guard (or gvard...like its spelled on the sign). In the courtyard the new guard squad and the old guard squad faced eachother. The band then royally marched in across the square. The band then played a mini concert it consisted of no national anthems but of an Abba medley. I immediately started laughing, it seemed really out of place...more than me being in London. I of couse video taped it. These royal men in uniforms and playing Abba....just writing about it makes me laugh. Half way through the medley I looked around and people were either staring or the lady behind us was grooving. Such a cool but funny moment. At Windsor it must be the main path to Heathrow...every 15 seconds a different plane flew over preparing to land. After the guard was changed out we went to the chapel in the castle. 
Very cool, learned about knights and this was also where Henry VIII was buried....stubborn, egotistic man....but I did say hi. From there our large group was broken up and so I moved onto the Queen dollhouses with Val. Of all the expensive and detailed things royalty could have, the made a dollhouse that was REAL. Running water, electricity, real tiny plates, paintings, furniture. The guide explained that everthing in this house was real but miniturized. Crazy. No photos allowed. Down side to Windsor, no pictures anywhere indoors. That is convenient for them though....makes you buy postcards for sure. After that we went to lunch in town at Wagamama and I had some sort of chicken ramen soup stuff. Very good, but no room for the actual soup broth. After lunch we went down to the Thames and explored the park.
However there was a festival going on and it was crowded with families doing the typical carnie things with kids. Something not so typical...duck races and quakers. Each rubber duck had a number and was purchased for 2 pds. All the ducks were thrown into the river at the same time and whichever duck got to the designated "end" first, won 200pds. Very funny to watch, very funny to listen to commentary, and very nice to know that even in England they have hokey festivals and activities.
Very cool, learned about knights and this was also where Henry VIII was buried....stubborn, egotistic man....but I did say hi. From there our large group was broken up and so I moved onto the Queen dollhouses with Val. Of all the expensive and detailed things royalty could have, the made a dollhouse that was REAL. Running water, electricity, real tiny plates, paintings, furniture. The guide explained that everthing in this house was real but miniturized. Crazy. No photos allowed. Down side to Windsor, no pictures anywhere indoors. That is convenient for them though....makes you buy postcards for sure. After that we went to lunch in town at Wagamama and I had some sort of chicken ramen soup stuff. Very good, but no room for the actual soup broth. After lunch we went down to the Thames and explored the park.
However there was a festival going on and it was crowded with families doing the typical carnie things with kids. Something not so typical...duck races and quakers. Each rubber duck had a number and was purchased for 2 pds. All the ducks were thrown into the river at the same time and whichever duck got to the designated "end" first, won 200pds. Very funny to watch, very funny to listen to commentary, and very nice to know that even in England they have hokey festivals and activities.Week 4 begins tomorrow. Wish me luck and I will update this in a week!
Much love, smiles, and sunny weather your way!
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