I’ve been wanting to take the kids to Buckingham Palace ever since we’ve arrived, but we wanted to go when they have the changing of the guards (which is every other day in the winter). We skipped our school for the morning and made it just in time. I wasn’t prepared for how many people would be there, thinking it was just an ordinary Thursday in November. The grounds were packed. We’ll have to go back when we have a better view, but we did see the new guards march in. The music, the horses, the guardsmen, their uniforms—it’s fun to see the traditional British at work. The boys were wowed. The older boys are researching the history behind the monarchy and palaces and learning a lot. This past year marked the Queen’s 60th reigning year. With baby George’s recent christening and the photograph of the four generations of heirs to the throne just released (the first since the late 1800s), it seems like there’s a new level of interest in the Royal family. There’s souvenirs of them everywhere and on everything.
Ever since Cade saw the ice skating rink at the Natural History Museum, he’s been dying to go. We rode the merry-go-round right away and waited for a good evening to return to skate. We picked the perfect, warm night to go and had the best time skating. It was so pretty with the Christmas lights and decorated trees. This was Jace’s first time, and they had these adorable penguins for kids to push and keep stable. He was so proud of himself! Cade was a daredevil as usual, spinning and doing tricks. We were praying he wouldn’t fall since his football concussion just healed. There was this great, smaller rink off to the side for beginners that we had all to ourselves. The little boys got more daring and Jace let go of the penguin to try things on his own. They’re already asking to go again. Chances are we will since there are so many festive ice rinks to choose from.
So cool to see you all. Miss you tons. Dad
That penguin is awesome! You guys look so cold! I’m jealous.
Another great adventure. Will you be making it to other parts of the UK or Europe while out there?
Miss you guys too, dad. Wish you were coming here sooner than springtime!
Fernando-yes, we’re going to travel as much as possible. We’re headed to France on Thursday and Germany in December. We’re planning to see Italy & Barcelona Spain in the spring. We’re hoping to do a different country once a month and then some closer places in between (Wales, Edinburgh, etc.). If only Lynn’s work schedule didn’t get in the way 🙂
You’ll have to let me know if you have any recommendations for Italy. I’m looking forward to the gelato, can’t seem to find it here yet!