We started early today at the Tower of London; a good thing as the crowds grew and grew as the morning progressed. Another must see in London. Tower is a misnomer, as it is more a medieval fortress with many towers and associated structures. It has had many uses through the years, including an early castle, a zoo for royalty and the public, and of course, a prison/execution site, among others. We then made our way over to the National Gallery to enjoy some beautiful art. Our feet are doing better, but there were lots of stairs today, especially in the Tower. Thank goodness for the tube.
Escalator at the tube. It's not even the longest.
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London skyline from the Tower.
The Tower view as you exit the tube.
Sprinkled throughout the Tower are these wire sculptures to remind you of the menagerie that used to be kept here.
The Tower Bridge from the outer wall of the Tower complex.
"The Ugly Duchess" at the National Gallery. Not necessarily representative of the rest of the artwork.
The daily pub.
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