Exploring London: A Family Trip

Introduction

• Date: December 24th, Christmas Eve
• Location: London
• Participants: The user and their parents
• Occasion: Family trip planned for many years
• Adventure: Exploring London and other parts of Europe

Tour of London

UK Parliament

• Impression: Surreal experience
• First-time Visit: User's first time in Europe and London

Buckingham Palace

• Expectation vs. Reality: Smaller than expected, looks like a government building
• Changing of the Guard: Did not happen due to possible holiday break
• Family Reactions: Disappointed, but remained excited
• Queen Victoria Statue: Mentioned as the OG Queen

Pathway to the Palace

• Significance: Often used in special ceremonies like funerals or weddings
• Population Fact: London has almost 9 million people; England has 50 million

Trafalgar Square

• Monuments: Notable for its recycled material from war guns used in the construction of lion statues
• Festive Atmosphere: Christmas decorations and celebrations
• Personal Note: User enjoys being with family more than receiving gifts

Night Time Exploration

Regent Street

• Christmas Decorations: Beautiful lights and angel decorations

Soho

• Crowds: Busy but festive atmosphere
• Twitter Birds: Noted decorations

Day 2: London Bridge and Tower Bridge

• Location: Tower Bridge (often mistaken as London Bridge)
• Historical Note: Built in 1894

Financial District (The City)

• Sky Garden: Located at the top floor of a building, tallest garden in Europe
• Design Issues: Mirrors initially installed had to be replaced due to melting surroundings
• Building Nicknames: Cheese Shredder, Knife for Surgery

Millennium Bridge and Saint Paul's Cathedral

• Observation: Predominantly apartment buildings, few houses
• Landmarks: Millennium Bridge and Saint Paul Cathedral

Saint Paul Cathedral

• Architecture: Similar to the US Capitol, large Christmas tree in front

Conclusion

• Overall Experience: Enjoyed exploring significant landmarks, festive atmosphere during Christmas time
• Family Interaction: Fun time with spontaneous and humorous parents