London- Day 5

We have had such brilliant weather in London and it continued for our last day.

We walked around Hyde Park, people watching followed by bird watching. 

Buckingham Palace was next, seeing the change of guards and all the tourists flocking around. 

Next on our walk was Westminister Abbey and Big Ben. Aanya has been very excited to see Big Ben after seeing a list in Sri Lanka, of Towers around the world. The roads around it was shut to traffic as there was a protest to preserve nature happening at Parliament square. Creativity was at its best and we saw some colourful birds, butterflies, fish and trees. There were people dancing, signing petitions and educating others. It was a cause close to our hearts. 

We continued on to Traflagar square, discussing Napoleon and Lord Nelson as his statue loomed over us. There was a musical happening at the centre and it was very crowded. Next stop Leicester Square, took heaps of photos with the movie characters. Then walked in the smaller streets, admiring the art work and pretty shopfronts. Aanya was very happy with her Gong Cha, and as she sat on a sphinx with an obelisk “gifted” by the Egyptians near it, she said she loved London and this was her best day ever.

We walked on to Southbank, only realising it was 10pm when some of the lights started coming on. The sunlight really fools us.

It was a wonderful day to end our stay in London.