A Pair of Red Phone Booths Walking around in London, you actually do see the iconic red phone booths from time to time. But I'm not sure that anyone but tourists actually use them, as most people have cellphones now. I did see one that had an ATM inside. I thought that was a clever use for the booth. In our travels, we also saw a field of old phone booths; a red 'junk yard' of sorts. This pair was by some apartments of a busy square. It was hard to take a shot without the tourists playing around them all the time. Nothing like a pesky tourist getting in the way of another tourist's photo.
The Boats of Folkstone Folkestone Harbor in England is right on the English Channel. Though there is a hotel next door, it does not appear to be a resort type destination. Instead, it looks to be more of a working harbor. The boats there are not new, but seem to be very seaworthy. You get the feeling that the men who care for and use these boats are capable seamen. None of the boats are extremely large but all appear to be well taken care of, minus a row boat or two that are left aside for later use or repair.
The Palace of Westminster The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. This is an iconic landmark for anyone visiting London. The Elizabeth Tower, which is often referred to by the name of its main bell, "Big Ben" is the first thing we saw as we rose up from the tube, or subway. It is as elegant as it is large and is quite a site to see in person. You grow up seeing these famous places on television, but it's not until you see it in person that you appreciate it's beauty and size. We didn't get a chance to tour any of the facility, but like so many places in England, I'll have to target that for my next visit.
