London, crowds, night lights and sore feet.

The Chard in London, a very imposing building with the best views of London. unfortunately we left it a bit late to go up and have a look.

For lunch to celebrate my birthday Phil and I took Matt and Sally to the Hix restaurant for a really lovely lunch. They even had beer with my name on.

We went to pay our expects at the NZ war memorial near Hyde Park. One of the more sobering moments on our trip.

There she is I can see the queen, just kidding apparently she wasn't even home.

After spending several minutes stalking a squirrel to get a good photo it then walked up to me and laughed, I swear it even winked at me and let me take this photo.

A new double decker bus just passing Big Ben at about 6pm in the evening. A really hot day, lots of sunshine and everyone still in shirts and shorts.

We were right under Big Ben when it tolled 6pm.

Sand sculpting along the Thames river. Very clever artists who make their money from people throwing money into the buckets.

The Chard at night, really pretty.

Tower Bridge in the evening about 10pm.

Some people I know hanging out on the bridge.