We arrived in Greenwich, where the weather was a little more "London-y", according to my preconceptions. Basically, it was grey and more than a little gloomy.
A view from the Thames of the Old Royal Naval College, a gorgeous set of buildings.
The Royal Maritime Museum, right by the Queen's House.
View from the terrace of Queen's House, of the hill leading up to the Old Greenwich Royal Observatory and the site of the prime meridian.
Official Greenwich Mean Time, along with standards of measurement, for use by British surveyors, et al.
One foot (mine).
A view from the Royal Observatory, of the distant spire of Our Ladye Star of the Sea (which we were determined to find).
Another look of the Royal Observatory, with a telescope (a reflecting telescope, to be exact, for all you ASTR 3ers) in the foreground.
The Astronomy Center, by the Royal Observatory.
We wandered over hill and dale, until we found Our Ladye Star of the Sea, a wonderful little church, about halfway up Crooms' Hill.
It also had a great sign, saying it remained open for "holidays of obligation". How apt.
We continued up Croom's Hill, and got back into the Royal Park via this alley. It was rather Secret Garden-esque.
Back in the park, it was still gloomy, but we reached the top of the hillside and saw more colour, while also running across this gorgeous dog.
We also found the rose gardens and Queen Caroline's bath.
The gardens had so many varieties of flowers, it was remarkable. Also because it was October, and all seemed to be blooming.
More roses.
We discovered the Ranger's House, which had a lovely little garden that overlooked the roses.
The weather took a turn, and we were forced to seek out snacks and warmth at a little hut.
Back in downtown Greenwich.
Not quite BANKSY...
A view of Trinity College, as we were waiting for the ferry to take us back to London.
A view from the Thames of the Old Royal Naval College, a gorgeous set of buildings.
The Royal Maritime Museum, right by the Queen's House.
View from the terrace of Queen's House, of the hill leading up to the Old Greenwich Royal Observatory and the site of the prime meridian.
Official Greenwich Mean Time, along with standards of measurement, for use by British surveyors, et al.
One foot (mine).
A view from the Royal Observatory, of the distant spire of Our Ladye Star of the Sea (which we were determined to find).
Another look of the Royal Observatory, with a telescope (a reflecting telescope, to be exact, for all you ASTR 3ers) in the foreground.
The Astronomy Center, by the Royal Observatory.
We wandered over hill and dale, until we found Our Ladye Star of the Sea, a wonderful little church, about halfway up Crooms' Hill.
It also had a great sign, saying it remained open for "holidays of obligation". How apt.
We continued up Croom's Hill, and got back into the Royal Park via this alley. It was rather Secret Garden-esque.
Back in the park, it was still gloomy, but we reached the top of the hillside and saw more colour, while also running across this gorgeous dog.
We also found the rose gardens and Queen Caroline's bath.
The gardens had so many varieties of flowers, it was remarkable. Also because it was October, and all seemed to be blooming.
More roses.
We discovered the Ranger's House, which had a lovely little garden that overlooked the roses.
The weather took a turn, and we were forced to seek out snacks and warmth at a little hut.
Back in downtown Greenwich.
Not quite BANKSY...
A view of Trinity College, as we were waiting for the ferry to take us back to London.
So much in Greenwich! How that Astro class came in handy, already. I do like the faux Banksy, but my favorite is the "One Foot", two foot. And I realize even here our holidays are obligatory. Sad.
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