Many years ago, I was on cloud nine. A proud possessor of a toy set that my dad gifted. The ‘Royal guards of London’ he said.
Decades later, I saw that toy set come alive. The Queens Guards. Walking more with an elegant ease than synchrony. And guarding more than just the crown jewels : a tradition.
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Many years ago, I was on cloud nine. A proud possessor of a toy set that my dad gifted. The ‘Royal guards of London’ he said.
Decades later, I saw that toy set come alive. The Queens Guards. Walking more with an elegant ease than synchrony. And guarding more than just the crown jewels : a tradition.
#TowerOfLondon #London #QueensGaurds #Travel #traveldiaries #Blogger #travelblogger #UK #crownjewels
The majestic Cutty Sark. At one point of time, the fastest ship in the world until the steam ships came along.
What it must be to be like the #CuttySark. To have served well while being well and to inspire after being long gone! Timeless elegance stays timeless
#CuttySark #London #travel #Blogger #traveldiaries #travelblogging #travelblogger #history #heritage #ships #sea #sailing #Greenwich
Autumnal colours are a rich hue. A hue that is so rich that you wonder why death and withering has to be so colourful
And then you think that it perhaps is nature’s message to us. That it is all part of a large cycle!
#reflection #London #travel #traveldiaries #travelblogging #travelblogger #blogger #nature #park #parkbench #autumn #colours #life
The London Eye. Well, it is more than a mere wheel on the Thames. It is an ‘iconjc’ landmark as the guide would want me to believe.
He gives me a 5 minute spiel on what makes the tower special. I remain expressionless.
He shrugs his shoulders and says, ’ Well, at least it makes a pretty picture ’
#LondonEye #london #Travel #traveldiaries #blogging #blogger #travelblogger #UK
“To the memory of the fallen and the future of the living” said a campaign advert at a tube station. Didn’t mean much until I chanced on this ‘Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.
A while later that it is an awesomely well woven campaign by @royalbritishlegion for a cause that is very worthy
Every country can learn an ample lot on honouring it’s warriors from #MyPoppy
#London #travel #travelblogging #travelblogger #WestminsterAbbey #westminster #UnitedKingdom #armedforces
It has a history that is historical to say the least. It has heritage, culture, reeks stories and artefacts of several centuries. It would take several weeks to get a grip of the place.
And then someone calls up and says, ‘ah, the Abbey, that’s were the Royal marriages take place right? ’ reducing it to marriage hall in a swipe of a statement!
#WestminsterAbbey #Blogger #Travel #traveldiaries #travelblogger #London #england #UK #church #wedding #history #architecture #history #stories #royalty #wedding (at Westminster Abbey)
The Royal Mail Service. In this day and age of super fast connectivity and speed, the Royal Mail founded in the 15th century (in 1516, 499 years ago) and it’s employees have evolved!
Was intrigued by the two wheels and red flaps standing on the driveway. Until the two legs came by and whisked it away.
#postage #postoffice #postman #London #traveldiaries #travel #travelblogger #travelblogging #mail #History #UK (at London, United Kingdom)
Trains. Anywhere in the world you go, the rhythmic chugging is so full of energy. Powerful, potent and full of muscle.
And when they are painted bright, they are quite a sight, when you stand in the station and see them whizz by or get ready to whizz away!
#London #Travel ##travelblogging #travelblogger #southwest #uk #journey #Traveldiaries (at Clapham Junction SW11)
A sea of boats are moored still. At Lymington. I look at them straining my eyes and furrowing my brow. There are so many of them.
They remind me of several lives. Infinitely powerful and capable. But perpetually moored to a pier.
#boats #pier #life #London
#UK #Lymington #harbour #Travel #traveldiaries #travelblogging #travelblogger (at Lymington Isle Of Wight Pier)