Tourist for a day!

We made it! We flew back from Madrid Saturday afternoon, took the Easybus from Stansted to London, picked up our keys, and then walked to our home for the next 13 weeks. Our flat is very nice--it is on an upper floor, two small bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living/dining room, and a kitchen. And this is the view from one of our living room windows.

When we woke up Sunday, the rain had stopped, and it was sunny with blue skies! On such a lovely day, we set out to explore our new city. We walked all the way down to Westminster, seeing Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey.

"Beware: Horses may kick or bite! Thank you." Parliament

Big Ben Westminster Abbey Is Big Ben leaning, or is it just me?

Then we walked over to Buckingham Palace, where we caught the tail end of the changing of the guard ceremony and encountered huuuuge crowds. I was able to snap a few decent pictures.

Marching in & marching out. These guys are fast!

A glimpse through the gate Crazy crowds of people!

We also found a very important building:

The American Embassy, being guarded by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Now we know where to run if need be. Hopefully it won't come to that. :)