Today we had a "free" day to explore London on our own. We received full-day passes from our guide Janet for the Tootbus, which is a hop-on/hop-off guided tour bus that travels throughout London. After enjoying breakfast at our hotel, the group took to the streets of London. Some travelers decided to further explore the Kensington area, others opted to hop onto the bus and take the full three and a half hour tour circuit.
One popular stop among travelers was the Churchill War Rooms. This museum is comprised of the actual underground Cabinet War Rooms, a historic complex that was command central for the British government throughout World War II, many of which have remained completely untouched since August of 1945 when Japan surrendered and the war was declared over. It also houses the Churchill Museum, a biographical timeline that explores the personal and political life of Winston Churchill.
Other notable visits among travelers were the Shakespeare Globe, cruises down the Thames River, stops at Harrods, and visits to a number of the complimentary museums located throughout London such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, locally known as the V&A. The museum boasts one of the most comprehensive collections featuring over 5,000 years of art, from ancient history to the present day, from the cultures of Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa including ceramics, glass, textiles, costumes, silver, ironwork, jewelry, furniture, medieval objects, sculpture, prints, paintings, drawings and photographs.
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