Daffodils must be to England what tulips are to Holland. Everywhere they spring up in the grass. No flower beds, just random plantings in clusters in the grass. These were just waving in the middle of a large grassy area in St. James Park. Such a beautiful spot of spring! 
The red double decker buses are a city highlight. We had a bus pass that we had acquired here in Chorley and took it with us on a chance that they might be valid in London. Low and behold, they were! Very quickly we learned the bus system and spent our days seeing the city from up top and jumping off when we saw something interesting. Tis a great way to travel and believe it or not, it is very fast as buses come along every 2-3 minutes.
However, I have a theory about bus drivers. I think that some of them get up each morning and decide that they will put a smile on their face and help every lost tourist they meet. Others must figure out ways to torment the lost souls that get near his bus. Not hard to guess how they feel about their job..........some probably look forward to each day and some really hate getting up in the morning. All a matter of attitude!
Olympics are coming to London -- summer 2012.The city shows all the pre-Olympic signs! Road construction at every turn, buildings being whitewashed, signage being updated, and the clock in Trafalgar Square ticking away the days, minutes, seconds until the games begin!
De je vu!
I wonder if they will have the legions of volunteers we had here. Maybe you will get to see some of the Olympics.
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