After visited the Tower of London, we move on to our next destination - St.Paul Cathedral, London, an iconic feature in London, famous as the Holy Worship Church.
Drop by at the Starbucks and looked what i found --- Bali Coffee! So homeys feel...^^
A cuppa of Bali coffee, anyone?
The entrance is free at the St. Paul Cathedral, however we need to pay to enter the main hall, is quite pricey! Nevertheless, for those who wish to worship and do their daily services, the church will only require them to donate a few.
I can't describe the interior part with any words, simply... ...outstanding! The Dome, the art craft, the painting, the structural, all uniquely designed and build. She's worth the description as "a lasting monument to the glory of God and a symbol of hope, resilience and strength of the city of London.
St. Paul Cathedral, London City
Statue of Queen Anne right at the corner.
One of the famous activities in London : Hop on hop off on open the top bus.
Easily can see those buses loaded with tourists.
Full view of St. Paul Cathedral.
Activities notice board @ St. Paul Cathedral.
Moving on to our next destination, one of the highlight of this trip ---Buckingham Palace. W-H-Y?
Is the Queen's birthday celebration today!
The Queen's birthday is on April, however, due to the weather issue, the celebration always fall on Summer. This time around, we are so lucky to witnessed "Trooping the Colours".
Trooping the Colours is a custom that has been practiced since the time of Charles II in the 17th century. Over thousands of officers and men are on the parade, accompanied by more than 200 horses and massive huge music bands. The parade route extends from Buckingham Palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and back again. Precisely as described in the official website.
As the clock ticking at 11, the Royal Procession arrives and the Queen takes the the Royal salute. Here goes the parades!
Another definition given by a policeman nearby to me was very simple : Trooping the colours, you will see a very colourful marching with the Queens and Royal family in it. That's it!
Looked at the massive crowd!
Hardly find a spot for me! Asian totally lose in this round. ^^
The guards looked so intimate, hehe. ^^
They helped each other tidied up their uniform while waiting for the parade.
Smart and handsome staffs selling the official booklet of the events.
The best shot by Ashton.
Yep, we lost each other while he trying to get the best shot! = =
The Buckingham Palace's garden blooming in the summer.
Victorial Memorial at the Buckingham Palace's Garden, placed right at the centre.
Can you see some tiny little men up on the roof of Buckingham Palace?
Is the media from all over the world! They are given nice spot for the live telecast. I wish i was one of them...
Police vs. Guard
Lil' girl acting like the band master while waiting. Cute!
The Mall to Buckingham Palace
Here starts the Trooping of Colours!
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, you are so close yet so far from me!
Sitting together with Prince William and Prince Harry, Kate looked stunning!
Another horse riding with Royal Family.
Deng ne ne ne ne...
Ba la la la...
Mr. Policeman, would you mind to move a little bit to your right? = =
Mr. Policeman, would you mind to move a little bit to your right? = =
Here comes the Queen Elizabeth!!!
Looked at me, Queen, looked here, here, here!!!
Aiks......The Queen has passed by me.
Sob Sob...
Bye Bye Queen & Happy Birthday!
Is this Queen's husband? I'm not sure... ...
Parade is about to end.
The Royal Family gathers at the balcony of Buckingham Palace and watched the RAF flypast, waved to the crowd and that's it. Ended the event!
Walking passed the Green Park, saw this massive crowd of HORSES!
Attention!
Ashton eagerly wanted to rest while at Green Park.
According to him, his LUNG reactivate taking the fresh air wor...^^
Passed by famous Piccadilly Circus.
We are heading to National Gallery. Meeting up with the Prem and Asst. Producer of Quickie - Mr. Helmi for some shooting.
OMG!!!We are going to be on national TV!
Hee-Ha!
City of London jam packed with peoples today. Hmm...jam jam jam, thought i already escaped you from KL?!
Trafalgar Studio, famous for theater and musical shows.
London was famous with their west end show, The Lion King, The Dancing Queen, Billy Elliot...etc.
We don't have enough time to try this, next time, perhaps?
Walked past the Parliament area. Why are they gathered and excited?
Prime Minister of England is heading out from the office! LOL!
To commemorate the soldiers sacrificed their live in WWII.
Iphone special effect : Car with double shade! lol
I was walking at the time i took this, and the cars is moving fast. ^^
Big Ben. Something like the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad @ Dataran Merdeka.
Westminster Abbey, the place where Kate Middleton married to Prince William last April 29.
London Eye.
Eye of London. ^^ Lovely view!
Remember last time when we visited here during Autumn, we take the ride in the evening, about 5.30pm and we can see only lights! Now, better! Clear view of London City.
The weather looked not so nice...cloudy.
A minute later, sunny bright.
This is London. You gotta adapt with the weather!
Some demonstration in front of Westminster Abbey.
Is...all about HIM. ^^
Big Ben & Westminster Abbey side by side.
Scary nuts!
Yay! Prem helped us to this picture! Lovely!
But sadly i got double chin already ar...
Aeroplane flypast Union Jack.
Ashton best shot. What you think?
Ashton with Prem. :)
Guess who is this? Kudos!
Under the hot sun, with the weather around 20C, 3 "stooges" enjoying Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
Too sinful... ...
Ooops, Charlie Chaplin!
By any chances, should try this super long limousine! Is a new hot pick at London.
The girls sitting inside laughed and waved at us when they drove pass us. Looked so glamorous!
Trafalgar Square, located right in front of National Gallery.
Lunch time!
We cant find a place to seat at McD, so we decided to walk to Trafalgar Square and have our lunch there.
Hmm...not so juicy compare to Malaysian style, and i cant ketchup nor chilies sauce in McD. = =
The Gold Man @ Trafalgar Square. Cool!
Pay as you like!
This silver-stone man is so funny!
I told him please do not kill me. He shake his head, turned over his knife / sword, and showed me this : MADE IN CHINA!
Hahaha...
Laugh until no breath! Similar to scene in 127 Hours.
Another demonstration at the square to protest the police who claimed that the victim of rapped wore like a slut! Dang! They fight for the Women's right! (Hand-clapped~~)
Prem sneaked inside the crowd, and he found something even shocking to me!
There are girls nude with only the nipple shade at their top!
And the leader speech, FU-YOH! Heating up the ambiance while the police authorities can only see-no-touch.
Counting down for London Summer Olympic 2012!
Think of the model of boat in glass is big? This is HUGE!
National Gallery, a place where we missed during our last trip.
What's so interesting here?
There hidden a treasure of ART :
The most beautiful and expensive painting of master Leonardo Da Vincci - Virgin of the Rock.
Please find the Virgin of the Rock Painting here.
Absolutely beautiful, gorgeous, alluring and stunning! The drawing so details, so unique, so 3D. Yes, 3D! I guessed Leonardo Da Vincci was the first person to create 3D painting before anyone does.
If you going to London, you shouldn't miss this!
The painting is PRICELESS!
The Book Street.
Most of the shops here is bookstore, easily i recognized it as Book Street. Lol.
But i saw a tour guide explaining to the tourists about Jack the ripper.
This must be the tragedy street in the story of Jack the ripper, scary buts!
Handsome bicyclist on some de tour, hehe, sempat lagi "Peace" to my camera! ^^
Piccadilly Memorial Fountain with Anteros / Eros statue
Piccadilly Circus, famous with the electronic sign board, one of the most happening area in London.
If you need some sports wear, head to toes, find it at the Lilly White opposite. Cheap and nice!
Tired walking and taking the underground (TUBE), we decided to grab some fast food at TESCO supermarket. I took a spicy seafood pasta. With the prawns and spicy sauce, not bad.
Ashton hook with this super loaded cheese meal - macaroni cheese.
We tried some roasted pork. Hmm...i still prefer roasted chicken...^^
Have some wine, good to sleep!
Can't wait for the next day to Siverstone track, the home ground of motor sport!
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