The McCam Fam: Is the London Bridge Falling Down?

So, I just got back from bloody 'ole England a few days ago and had such an amazing time. It was my first trip as a Butler girl and definitely not my last! We were there for four full days (not including travel days) and saw almost everything there is to see. My feet are still a little sore from all the walking we did. I learned very quickly that Chucks are NOT the shoes to bring on a trip where you will be walking everywhere.

We saw so many breath taking sights it is hard to think of my favorite. Probably the most unique experience was to see the Ceremony of Keys in the Tower of London. It happens every night at 10:00 exactly (they were late once b/c I bomb hit London during WW2 and they had to write an apology letter to the King). They have been practicing a ceremony similar to this since the castle was built almost 1,000 years ago. It was such and amazing feeling to be part of something that is so important to England. Most people have never heard of it b/c they only allow a small number of people to witness the ceremony every night and you have to write a letter (no emails or phone calls... just regular old slug mail) requesting tickets about 6 weeks in advance. You can not take any pictures once you are inside the castle so unfortunately you need to experience this for yourself.

We also experienced just about every tourist attraction in London. We went to Traflager square, Buckingham Palace, took a trip around "The Eye", saw Big Ben, walked across the Tower Bridge, ate fish and chips, shopped Portobello Road Market, climed St. Paul's cathedrial to the Whispering Gallery and so much more! We also took a day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath but I will have to save that for another day. There is so much we explored in just one day! Well, here are some pictures... Enjoy!