LONDON is CALLING!

We got up really early to make it to the airport for our flight to London. As you can see, Kenzie was tired and had a nice nap while we were waiting. When we got to our hotel, our room wasn't ready yet, so we left our things and went exploring. First stop was a walk to Kensington Place, Hyde Park etc. We bought some Indian food on our way and had a picnic right on the benches in front of the Palace. We walked around the park and saw the Princess Diana Memorial Water feature. We then went to Harrod's and shopped and mimicked the mannequins. We also bought a pastie....I ate those all the time when I was in London years ago for college. They were a cheap lunch.

After Harrod's we walked to Buckingham Palace and looked around that area. We made a quick run on the metro to the hotel and then left again and saw Big Ben, the London Eye before making it to the theater to see Wicked!!! That was an awesome show. Kenzie was so excited and she enjoyed every minute of it.

Kensington Palace made for a perfect spot for lunch.

Monument to Prince Albert

Below is the Princess Diana Memorial

It was so busy and so many kids were having fun. I think the Princess would have liked that.

At the palace they let in this car and the old lady got out. Kenzie says it was the queen. Its not, just a visitor so maybe a friends, but she is sticking to her story. ;)

The little lady in the red dress was the welcome visitor. It was fun to watch her arrive.

Palace selfies.

SHOPPING! We didn't buy anything, but it was great to look.

In Harrod's they have this memorial since the princess's boyfriend's dad is the owner of the store. Her engagement ring is in the display.

The meat and vegetable pasties. I loved them in college. Kenzie was afraid to eat much of it. She didn't like the look of the filling. I agree. It looked a bit ground up. We shared it and enjoyed a famous Harrod's cupcake.

Enjoying the architecture of London. So fun.

Tiny Police station. Kenzie said this was in a movie.

Our hotel. We were in the basement and had the very back room. It was so quiet and private.

The main event of the day! It was awesome. We bought Cadbury chocolates to eat at intermission. Totally a perfect night.

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