Italian Fountains in Hyde Park

Such a perfect day today in London.

After some furiously busy times in the museum, I wanted to chill and soak in some sun ( because - shockingly - I am now a whitie!! no tan whatsoever) and soak in some nature.

With Hyde Park so extensive, its easy to find a relatively calm and unhurried spot. We wandered into the Italian Fountains and Gardens and had a lovely picnic on the softest grass I have sat on for a long while.  

 The Italian Gardens are just over 150 years old. They form part of ornamental water garden on the north side of Kensington Gardens near Lancaster Gate. They were a gift from Prince Albert to Queen Victoria. 

Within the fountains there is a statue honouring "Jenner" -- a country doctor responsible for finding a smallpox vaccine. 

Something that the kids loved was seeing the gang planks leading into the water so that the ducks can waddle up and out of them. 

Another sunny day in London

Another glorious day in the UK. We headed to London for the day, to catch up with some more museum visits and to wander some of the magnificent parks...  We took a break and picniced the the park.. I had a bit of a shushie and then we kept going.

Oh and to have another ride on the London Eye.. ( have I mentioned what a fantastic thing having the Merlin Passes have been?)

The line up for the London Eye was well over three hours long.. but with the passes, we wandered to the front and was basically waved on. ... this is what feeling like royalty must be like.