Tourists

Yesterday we headed out on a touristy adventure hoping to hit a few landmarks to check off our London Bucket List. We started out at 221B Baker Street, the residence of the famous (fictional) Sherlock Holmes.

 It was strange that the girls had no idea what this contraption was!

 Baker St. tube station

Next we headed to Little Venice which we were hoping would be awesome. It was meh. I can't imagine living in those tiny canal boats!

Next up was Abbey Road Studios and the zebra crossing of Beatles fame. There were tons of people shooting photos of themselves being like the Beatles and holding up traffic. It's a really busy street and the drivers weren't too patient, but the tourists were completely obnoxious, including ourselves. In all fairness, we did one "take" of walking across the street when there were lots of people walking many times and stopping for a long time in the middle of the road.

 I think it turned out pretty well! Also, those cars look like they may be parked, but its the long line waiting for all the walkers going one group at a time.

A cool church on Abbey Road...possibly why it was named that? Who knows!

 I thought this wall of Beatles lovers who've signed it was really cool.

We continued our walk along the canal into Regent's Park. I loved this mermaid gate to the canal towpath.

 The kids had a great time playing at the park for a while before we headed home.

 And, just for good measure, what would a Saturday be without a meltdown? Kuddos to Ruby for it not being her this week! Grace was upset that she couldn't ride the paddle boats after throwing a huge fit and being generally rude and nastily behaved toward us.

 It was a long day, but fun to be super touristy!

And isn't this swan-ling sweet? Gosh, I love the Spring!