These feet are made for walking...

...and that is what they did today as we set off around London on what was a Bank Holiday

Arrived at Hyde Park Corner which gave an immediate view of the Duke of Wellington monument at the start of Constitution Hill.

Nearby is the New Zealand Memorial which I must say is totally uninspiring.

We strolled down Constitution Hill (which is as flat as) to stand in front of Buckingham Palace where hundreds of tourists had started to gather for the Changing of The Guard even though it was only 9.45am.

Spoke to a fellow Kiwi from Papakura by the Palace - he was easy to recognise as he wore an All Black top.

We then strolled down The Mall stopping of in front of Clarence House which had 2 guards on duty.

The Admiralty Arch at the end of The Mall is an impressive sight opening onto Trafalgar Square dominated by Nelson's Column.

 We then looped around Regent St, Oxford Tce and Charing Cross Road all lined with high class shops, West End Theatres or eating places passing NZ house and arriving back at Trafalgar Square.

Without flagging we ambled down Whitehall, saw the horses on guard outside of the Royal Horse Guards Barracks before stopping in front of Downing Street - they obviously have a high security fear at all government buildings.

At the end of Whitehall, Westminster & Big Ben made an impressive sight more so that the Abbey nearby.

Crossing the Thames we then walked down the Southbank to the London Eye.

Our booking was for 4.00pm but we had access around 3.35pm and had a magnificent view over the surrounding area.

The Palace...

and Westminister from the Eye

Crossing back to the north side using the Hungerford Bridge we made our way to Leicester Square to get the tube & bus back to our accommodation in Shoreditch.

I have to say I have never had a strong desire to come to London but having been here and seen a little of it I have to say it is a very impressive city!