Czarina’s London and Italy Experience – Day 1

 

LONDON:  This city takes my breath away.  This is any fashionista’s paradise.  You could easily spend all your time people watching because the streets are busy and bustling.  

Tavistock Hotel

We are staying at the quaint and cozy Tavistock Hotel in Russell Square, which is a great location for any tourist.  

 

 We spent our first day checking out the sights using the Big Bus Tour Company (Only $27 GBP per person/24 hrs).  The bus picks you up right in front of the Royal National Hotel (same block as the Tavistock) and provides you with a dynamic guide to the city.  

It is a great way to familiarize you with locations and landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, West Minister Abbey, and Big Ben and so on.  My highlight of the day: Crossing Abbey Road!  Being huge Beatles fans, this was an experience we could not pass up.  Thankfully, we have mastered the tube system and were able to make it there on our own since it is not a stop on the bus tour.  We are very glad we bought Travelcards in advance; this allows unlimited travel on the tube and local buses. 

Abby Road

We still have a lot of exploring to do….

I will keep you posted!

Czarina