Tues 21st July.
Caught bus to Horseguards Parade, to watch the changing of the guard. Arrived early, asked a cop where was the best position for viewing, and I was already in it! The parade took absolutely bleedin ages, but was worth it. All that pomp and ceremony and tradition, I just love it! And the horses of course!
Went through the horseguards museum. Wow! It's only small, but great. As I walked towards the end I came accross a glassed-off section where you can watch the horses being un-tacked and groomed. By the time I got there one guard was left, just sweeping up!
Almost tried on some of the ceremonial uniform, but had no-one to help me.
Outside, I went to pat a sentry's horse, and said to him, "You have got the BEST job in the world. You are sooo lucky!" and he gave me a faint nod (not sure if that's allowed!). As I walked away I said, "I'm gonna go home and tell my son he's coming over here to do this", and he smiled. Not sure if that's allowed either, haha.
Got tube back to Picadilly (feet were still blistered and very sore), then the three of us made our way to Victoria coach stn. Perfect timing - only had to wait 5 minutes to get on the coach.
Slept a bit on the way back, dad picked us up from Kingsway, went on net all night. Downloaded all my photos and videos and caught up with some emails. Knackered!
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