Cochem and the Mosel

Cochem and the Mosel
Cochem and the Mosel

Friday, November 30, 2012

London Part II

After we toured the Tower of London we went to Hyde Park for  their Winter Wonderland. This is basically a larger version of our German Christmas Markets. Actually..most of the rides and vendors were German! After dinner it was back to the room to rest up for our tour to Hamilton Court Palace, Stonehenge, and Bath!

Entering the Christmas Market in Hyde Park



Creepy automated santa


Retailers...Matt bought an English Bulldog wall bottle opener




Cider..mmm




Are we in Germany? Gluhwein??






Cute double decker bus ride for kiddos

Meat pies!






Matt with the moose at the Oktoberfest Hall

Ugh..10 lb beers = $20 a beer!

Hamilton Court Palace..home to many Kings and Queens including Henry VIII and all of his wives







Henry VIII apartments

All of his wives







The great hall
















Courtyard

Gardens









Henry VIII Cellar


His kitchens














The apartments of King William and Queen Mary







Queens room







Architect of Hamilton Court Palace

Stonehenge

Many views as we walked around...from each angle it looks different










Highway that goes around it




Matts new friend







Since he couldnt take home the sheep he bought me this hat..Mom he wants you to make him a matching hat please :)

Matt wearing my hat

The abbey in bath..Bath is known for its famous hot springs..legend says it cleared Prince Bladud, son of King Lear, of his leprosy so he could regain his throne











See the steam? The water was actually boiling 






Christmas market in Bath








Church by our hotel

Caught matt enjoying his dinner at our pub





The award winning courtyard of our hotel