Museums, Clocks, and Squirrels

On Saturday I went to London for the day. We went to the British Museum and then walked to the Churchill War Rooms. On the way to the War Rooms, we walked past a rally in front of Downing Street (an ineffective one, since I have no idea what they wanted) and Trafalgar Square. A very exciting walk to be sure. However, the War Rooms were very expensive to get in, so I just wandered around the area for a bit - unexpectedly running into many major British landmarks.

First I ran into the parade grounds... That I didn't even know were the parade grounds until I went into the museum. Sometimes I think being at Oxford has just helped me reach new levels of spaciness.

The Horse Guard Parade Grounds. Unfortunately minus horses.

Then I went into the Cavalry Museum. Which is both warm and informative, though small. It was fun to learn something about the history of the Horse Guards as well as some about their horses (the actual thing that interested me in the first place).

Calvary Hats! They certainly know how to make a spectacular hat.

A lady's dance sign-up card for all the handsome officers who want to claim her for a set

 After the museum, I went and ate my snack in the park. Which was splendid and peaceful and sunny, until the squirrel climbed up my knee. Twice. I think he's rather cute, don't you?

 Then I met up with my friend who toured the War Rooms. We got a bit lost and ran into Big Ben. Just accidentally. No big deal.

 

Then, as we wandered to the station (in the correct direction this time), we ran into Buckingham Palace! It's awe-inspiring, especially when you aren't expecting it. All in all, a grand day in London.