Tag Archives: London

Europe 2005 The Ritz

Europe 2005 The Ritz

Europe 2005 The Ritz

This is the Ritz Hotel in London. I’ve never had a desire to stay there but I have had an unhealthy curiosity about Afternoon Tea at the hotel. If you must know, Afternoon Tea at the Ritz requires a coat and tie for a gentleman (me, presumably), costs $50 to $100 per person depending on the Tea selected, needs to be booked approximately four weeks ahead for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Tea and approximately three to five months ahead for Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, consists of a "choice of several varieties of tea, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and clotted cream and a range of delicate pastries" and lasts about one hour and forty-five minutes. Now you understand why I say I have an unhealthy curiosity about it. 10/2005

Europe 2005 Victoria Station

Europe 2005 Victoria Station

Europe 2005 Victoria Station

One of my favorite places in London. Here, a person can get easy transportation access to almost anywhere a person could want to go. Victoria Station is a huge place and it takes a little getting used to. Outside of the station are the tour buses and the local London double-decker buses. Down the street is Victoria Coach Station, the principle bus station for regional and international buses out of London. You can also catch a train in Victoria Station bound for points north or catch the trains going through the Chunnel for Parios and the rest of Europe. 10/2005

Europe 2005 London Big Ben

Europe 2005 London Big Ben

Europe 2005 London Big Ben

Why go to London if you aren’t going to see Big Ben? The clock is a symbol of the city and dates back to 1859. The clock tower itself dates back to the 13th century. Big Ben is thought to be the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world. It can be seen from all over London and makes a great reference point for tourists. 10//2005