Final Day

I  been meaning to put up the post for awhile but haven't had the time...

May 2012 - Last Day in London
 
The final tourist day in London was memorable. Mom and I wanted to see the Museum of London. The museum is located in the middle of the financial district (The City) near St. Paul's Cathedral. The outside of the building is not much to look at (relatively modern)  but inside is well worth the trip, especially if you want to learn about the history of London. I should note this is one of the least appealing in terms of architecture. But don't judge the place from the outside.

And here are some pictures of inside...

 I love lamp posts.

 Art Deco elevator - used to be at Selfridges.

I then went on my own and walked past St. Paul's Cathedral all the way down to the River Thames to Millenium Bridge. In the Harry Potter films this pedestrian bridge was destroyed by the Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I enjoyed the view from this bridge. A little windy but got some great video. I then walked around the Tate Modern for awhile. Didn't see the whole place but definitely want to go back. I hear that the restaurant has spectacular views of the River Thames and some of the London skyline.

I then walked along the river (south side). I walked from the Tate Modern all the way to the London Eye, a very long way. I did stop at some the cafes and browsed the National Theatre bookshop. The area around the London Eye is full of families and tourist. If you want to go on the London Eye - book well in advance because lines are very long. I had no desire to go on that today I just wanted to gaze at the Houses of Parliament and the Clock Tower (Big Ben).

I then went to Victoria Tower Gardens just to the southwest of Parliament Square and Houses of Parliament.

I then took a bus back to Victoria Station and went to Harrods. Ending quite a memorable trip. Probably go back sometime in 2014 when I finish graduate school. Stay tuned.