Today we traveled to northern England’s Lake District. On the way, we found the ruins of a castle King Richard III lived in for a few years.
![Penrith Castle](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0326-300x225.jpg)
Today was long. After some slight trouble with the Tube (subway), we arrived at Buckingham Palace in time for the changing of the guards. It was especially packed today because the guards were practicing for the Queen’s birthday and preparations were being made for Pres. Obama’s visit tomorrow.
Continue reading London Part 2: Buckingham and National Gallery
I’ve had several people ask where I’ll be travelling. Here’s a breakdown:
10 Countries:
United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, and Germany
20+ Cities:
Amsterdam, Netherlands; Bacharach, Germany; Bern, Switzerland; Dublin, Ireland; Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Florence, Italy; Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Fresnes, France; Galway, Ireland; Keswick, United Kingdom; Killarney, Ireland; Larkfield, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom; Paris, France; Prague, Czech Republic; Riomaggiore, Italy; Rome, Italy; Salzburg, Austria; Venice, Italy; Vienna, Austria