Once we got to Buckingham Palace we got off the bus and did a self guided tour. The tours are offered in the summer when the queen is away and we were lucky enough to go inside the Palace and see how the royal family lives. Pictures are not allowed but I can guarantee it is more elegant than I ever expected. On view are the gifts presented to the queen from countries all over the world.
In addition there is so much art, sculptures, chandeliers, etc. it takes a lot of time to take it all in. There is also a room with a special tribute to Diana which was very popular and so well done. 
The Palace was very crowded with people from all over the world. And when I thought about it, it makes sense. The royal family is fascinating to people from all over the world. And especially me.
On Thursday 9-28 we took a tour bus to York. This was about 2 1/2 hours on the bus thru the English country side. We had a beautiful day in York and saw the Yorkminister Cathedral, went thru the shambles, had afternoon tea at the world famous Betty's Cafe and finished the day at The Hole in the Wall pub established in the 1500s. It was my goal to visit a proper English pub and I was not disappointed. This one was even haunted. Your welcome. 
My time in England has flown by. We have visited as many sites as was possible without completely wearing ourselves out. It has been an awesome trip made possible by my wonderful hostess Eileen.
Many memories have been made, British people are so polite and kind, at least the ones I have met. Traveling makes me realize it's a big world. There is so much to see and do. But no matter what, there's no place like home.
I am sure the British would agree. 
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