Westminster Abbey and St. Margeret Church (28 May 07)

我们也去了Westminster 教堂，就在Westminster 的不远处。这个教堂已被封为UNESCO的世界历史建筑的其中一项。要参观者教堂得付10英镑一人，这对我们几个穷光蛋来说真的太贵了。所以到今天，我还是没进去参观过。听说里面很堂皇，也很美。

Not far from Westmister, you may found Westminster Abbey. The actual name of this UNESCO world heritage is Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster. These photos were taken from another side of this cathedral (I don't know which side :P). I haven't visited inside the cathedral as visitors are required to pay 10 pounds! :P

Look at how the entrace were crafted... amazing isn't it?

虽然还没有机会进去Westminster教堂看看，我们还是进去了一所比较小的教堂。这教堂叫St. Margeret教堂，就在Westmisnter教堂的范围内。进去这教堂参观可是免费的，但教堂里是不被允许拍照的。我想不允许拍照的原因应该是与相机打灯有关。因为相机的灯能把建筑物及壁画的颜色照坏，它会破坏原来的色彩。

Althought we didn't visit Westminster Abbey from the inside, we went into another smaller church just next to it, it's called St.Margeret Church. This church is also ground on Westminster Square, and most importantly the admission is free (hehe!). However, visitors are not permitted to take photos, most probably due to flash from cameras will destroy the real color of the textures and structures. I took a few photos without flash and recorded this beutiful church in short video.

Beautiful stainglass in St.Margeret Church.

The statue of Abraham Lincoln stands near to Westminster Abbey.

National Art Gallery (28 May 07)

Today, London's National Art Gallery has collected more than 2,300 painting. This gallery was founded in 1824 and all the collections are dating from 13th century to year 1900. Althought I don't know how to appreciate ancient arts, I was still stunt by the facinating painting that hang over the walls. Unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to take photos in this gallery.

To reach this place, take underground services to Tafalgar Square. National Art Gallery stands in Tafalgar Square and it is easily noticeable.

Big Ben, London Eye & Westminster (28 May 07)

第二次到放伦敦大笨钟和Westminster，但这一次是以不同的角度去把这两个伟大的建筑物给拍下来。

这一次和小华决定了在伦敦多留几天，多走走、玩玩多几个地方。尤其是那些还没去过的景点，我们更想要去看看。可是天不作美，这几天都一直下雨。没办法，5-6 月是英国的雨季，我们唯有把计划改了一些，看来下雨天只能在室内观赏了。

只要达伦敦地铁到 Westminster车站，从车站已走出来就会见到大笨钟与伦敦眼各自在左右手边。St.Margeret 教堂及Westminster 教堂也在不远处而已

其实伦敦大笨钟是位于Westminster的东北边，紧紧地和Westminster靠在一起。这大笨钟可是伦敦拥有最久历史的大钟楼。整体使用砖块垫成，高度大概是200尺。钟楼的顶部有4面钟，每一个钟的面积是23尺。

It was my 2nd visit to Big Ben and Westminster. This time, photos were taken from different angles.

This time around, we planned to spend more days in London. We want to visiti more places, especially those we haven't been to. Unfortunately, May and June are raining months in UK, we didn't manage to do outdoor activity much, most were done in door, such like visiting museums.

By talking underground service (tube service) and get down at Westmister station, you will be able to see Big Ben and London Eye on your both side. Walking down abit further, you will be see St.Margeret Church, Abbey Cathedral and the whole view of Westminster.

Actually Big Ben is attached to the north-east end of Westminster. It's one of the oldest tower clock in London, the structure consists of brick works. The clock is approximately 200 feet height from the outside and the 4 faces of clock are measured at 23 feet in diameter.

Big Ben

至于这座伦敦眼，它的高度是443尺。周围一共有24个空箱，每一个空箱可容纳24个人。乘坐费有点贵，每一个人头大概是15-18英镑之间。它旁边的那一条河叫River Themes。

When mention the name 'London Eye', most of the people will know what is that. The actual name for London Eye is 'The Millenium Wheel'. It's height is recorded as 443 feet and it has become the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. The containers that carry people up to the wheel are called 'capsule', there are 24 capsules all together and each could carry up to 24 passanger.I have never been on it, the admission ticket is way too expensive for us (if I am not mistaken, it should be around 15-18 pound sterling). It just stands beside River Themes.

London Eye at River Themes.

来到了这里，当然免不了参观 Westminster 了。

Another sight seeing that worth visiting is Westminster. It stands very near to London Eye. It serves as house of Parliament for UK.

Westminster

Royal Albert Hall and the Surrounding (27 May 07)

Today, Royal Albert Hall has been recognised all over the world as one of the distictive buildings. It holds all kinds of arts and music performances all year long. It's able to fit in more approximately 8,000 audience. This oval shape building has the diameter measure of 272 feet and 238 feet, while the height reaches 135 feet.

The whole view of Royal Albert Hall.

A statue found stands some where near to Royal Albert Hall. This statue combines the architecture of Thai, India and British. Not sure what does it really mean...

Science Museum (27 May 07)

Not that I really love to visit so many museums, but it was raining all day long. We have no choice, but to spend more time in doing in door activities.

Science Museum is just beside Natural History Museum. These are some of the photos capture during the visit.

The real astronaut outfit.

An astronaut's kitchen, these are all they have...

Astronaut's toilet is a piece of material attached to the body... like this one!

Part of Apolo.