Westminster to Whitehall

Westminster Palace

A little late, but I thought I'd share a few more photos from my recent trip across the pond.

First off, I'm not sure any visit to London is complete without taking in the sites from Westminster Bridge up to Trafalgar Square. The route is strewn with iconic symbols from British history, starting with the famed Houses of Parliament.

While the tight security around #10 Downing Street makes it near impossible to get a good look,  another iconic site soon presents itself in the form of Horse Guards - which is pretty much next door.  More accurately, the troopers of the Household Calvary standing guard just outside of Horse Guards represent the very epitome of British pomp and circumstance, and definitely let you know that you've arrived in the heart of the royal city.

Horse Guards

Trafalgar Square

A short walk up Whitehall from Horse Guards and you find yourself at Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery. No matter what time of day or night you end up here, you'll always find a mass of people and performers dotting the square. Definitely a great place to grab a coffee and sit down for a bit of people watching.

While not visible in this photo, the square also houses a rotating contemporary art exhibit - which happens to be a giant blue chicken at the moment: goo.gl/LhFT2Q.