The first city I landed in was London. From Day 1 I walked around the city, visiting museums and parks since I only had a several days in this metropolitan city. Anyways here goes my first post about Europe!
The British Museum is the oldest public museum in the world. It was established in 1753 by Sir Hans Sloane and it contains collections from all over the world. Admission is free for everyone, as requested by the collector. 
Cool ceiling design inside the British Museum.
Little fountain in Russell Square Park where I wrote my very first column for Imprint :)(check it out http://imprint.uwaterloo.ca/2010/may/7/features/europe-101/)
A hotel right across the street from the hotel I stayed at. (Royal National Hotel)
It wouldn't be England without these red telephone booths
The British Library is the biggest library in London. It was almost like another museum: it contains the original manuscript of Jane Eyre, Tess of the D'urbevilles, Alice in Wonderland, and the Book of Sir Thomas Moore by Shakespeare.
There are so many theatres in London but unfortunately I was too rushed for time to watch a musical.
The National Gallery contains hundreds of paintings by famous artists like Botticelli, Ruben, Hogarth, Renoir, Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso.
Street signs to major attractiosn in London.
I randomly came across the Canadian Embassy as I was looking for souvenir shops.
This is the famous Big Bus Tour in London, also knwon as the "double-decker." For just 25 euros, you can get unlimited access to these buses as well as a live guided tour, river cruise, 3 walking tours, and discount tickets to many other attractions.
London Eye is the highest Ferris wheel in the world and it is located above the Thames river, showing the best view of the city.
Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official London home. Unfortunately, the royal family's private rooms are not oipen to the public but the palace tour takes visitors up the grand staircase and through the state rooms.
The second day I was in London, there was a huge group of people tented outside the Parliament building protesting against sending British troops to Afghanistan.
Big Ben is a clock tower dominating the seats of the government. It holds a 14-ton bell and its chimes are broadcasted daily on BBC radio.
This is the Parliament building in London. Houses of Parliament in England is divided into two: House of Commons and House of Lords, just like in Canada. 
This is the top of the House of Parliament building in London. Notice the English flag is up: this means the Queen is in town. Downtown London was crazy this day because it was the Queen's first official speech since the new British government got elected.
This bird is called the Tower of London raven, according to my guide book. I saw it while I was sitting on a bench writing this article in front of the Parliament building.
This is the back entrance to Westminster Abbey. This church is where the coronation of Kings and Queens has been taking place for hundreds of years, including that of Queen Elizabeth the Second. I got a chance to go in for a Evening Song, which was a choir/prayer service and it was without a doubt London's oldest and most important church.
If you have been to London, you will have noticed that British cars are right hand drive. When I first landed in London I always looked the wrong way when crossing the streets. I would have for sure gotten hit by a car if it wasn't for this kindly written instruction on the road.. I wish I could have stayed in London for longer because there were places I still had yet to visit: the Tower of London, Jack the Ripper street (where the story of "Sweeney Todd" actually happened), and many more. But I will be back here for sure in the near future so no regrets :)
