London day two

Today was strolling and park day. Since we are down the street from Hyde Park we decided that would be a good place to start :) not only are both Kensington and Hyde Park massive, but they have fun statues and playgrounds and things scattered throughout. We decided that aside from two things we definitely wanted to see, that we would roam to see what else we uncovered.

Kensington Park houses, of course, the Kensington Palace and gardens. We couldn't go into the palace since they have been renovating it for a grand re opening in the upcoming months. To be honest, it wasnt much to look at from the outside so not to sad we couldn't go inside. Lol

By the river in Hyde Park is a statue that was a gift to Her Majesty. It's Peter Pan! Enlarge the picture to see the fun base of the statue :) that was my favorite part.

This is the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain. Lets see if I can explain this. It is a sectioned off part of the park that has a very large circular shape of varying heights that is filled with water. There are little foot bridges that you can walk on from the outside grass to the inside grass . The thought being that this would be a place all children could play and spend time as a family. There is even a little area that looks like a rock waterfall. It was very peaceful. We sat for a while and dangled our toes.

We found Harrods! We literally spent hours in here. This building is huge and has five floors. Anything you could think of to buy is in this store. If you get hungry or tired on your way through there are plenty of cafes and restaurants where you stop and get a drink or snack. 

"And they each can have a little baby chicken on their little baby plates..."

There was a room of fresh meats, fruits and veggies, tea, candy, wine, liquors, desserts, jewelry, pet care, flowers, in addition to the clothing and accessories... Each room had different fancy decor. 

The 'Egyptian Escalators'

Hats

 And of course, the toy room. From games to books to stuffed animals and baby dolls.

We ran through two museums ( two not worth going through- good thing they were free!) The Albert and Victoria was interesting with their range of displays. 

We picnic lunches it in the park across from the museum and on the way back stopped at the Albert Statue which is just unnecessary.

We hightailed it back to the hostel for the POURING RAIN was approaching. We stopped off at the supermarket and had an 'in' night and did the much needed laundry. 

Up early tomorrow for Sunday Funday when we go 'to market to market'