Holiday of a Lifetime in Europe- LONDON

Our shortest planned visit amongst all the 3 countries, London. From Paris, we took the Eurostar to London. It was about 2 hours ride. It was a pleasant ride and even though it was only a 2 hour ride, they served us a pretty nice breakfast. In London, we were surprised to know that even entering a church is chargeable unless you are inside for worshiping. (more than 10 pounds) The freebies in London are most museums and parks. Seriously, after visiting Paris with their fantastic attractions, London was not alluring anymore and we did not pay to go into any attractions.

Buckingham Palace. Even though this is a must-place to see in London but it was a bit strange, the most impressive of all are the gates !

This is St James Park opposite Buckingham Palace. Our "family" photo with imaginary Jojo.

Beautiful UK signature Telephone Booth

London Eye, our Singapore Flyer looks so much better especially the surroundings!


Tower of London serves as a place for execution and torture, a fortress and castle 930 years ago. Yes, it's that old.

Tower Bridge

On the way to London Bridge. You would be taken-back to know that the London Bridge was nothing much of a bridge.

Shakespeare Globe

Convert Garden, ang moh pasa-malam with items priced too high !


One of our loveliest time in London, we watched a musical called "Love never dies" which is a sequel to the "Phantom of the Opera". This production is new. CK bought his first gift for himself in the whole of the Europe trip, a CD of "Love never dies". In Singapore, theatre-goers dressed up to kill but in UK, watching musicals is just another normal activities in their life. The theatre even sell wine and food inside the theatre during breaktime. It's that casual compared to Esplanade. Feeling rather light-hearted and happy after watching the show.

London Underground (also known as The Tube) was the first underground railway system in the world. Can you imagine their so-called MRT station was more than 100 years old ? I was very impressed that their transport technology was so advanced. Even though the design and carriages are old now but it was a functional public transport for the locals and tourists.

Video clip of Big Ben

Already beginning to miss home and was glad we were going home soon.