On the first day of this year, I went to the London’s New Year’s Day Parade. There was more than 10,000 performers from across the continents participated in the 2-mile-route parade making this is the biggest event of its kind in the world.
The weather was too cold. Therefore, I couldn’t hold the camera properly. The temperature was below 5 °C. The position of the sun is too low. That was the main reason I couldn’t take clearer images because the main source of light was blocked by the buildings.
I took TUBE (Circle/District Line) at 11 in the morning from Bayswater Station to Westminster Station directly without taking any interchange. I was staying in Hyde Park, just few meters away from Bayswater Station. I chose Hyde Park because of the strategic location. I can go to many tourist places without any problem.
You better to come early if you want to find a nice spot for photography because there will be hundreds of thousands of spectators on the streets. If you plan to visit London this New Year, I strongly suggest don’t miss this free entertainment! It is suitable to all age.
The sky was very blue without any cloud.
A high school band was marching along the Bridge St.
Auuchh, an old man with baby costume.
An old man was riding a penny-farthing. Penny-farthing (high wheeler) is a type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel. It is one of the earliest bicycles. It was designed on year 1869.
Westminster Station (TUBE or Underground).
Legacy High School from United States.
Our goal: Making London a safer city.
Ghostbusters is exist in real life! Ghostbusters is a name of a 1984 American comedy film.
The London Eye viewed from Whitehall. The London Eye is a giant 135-metre tall Ferris wheel located on the banks of the River Thames. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe.
Trafalgar 300-meter away viewed from Whitehall.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Rate: Free
Date: January 1st
Time: 11.45am to 3pm
Location: Ritz Hotel – Piccadilly – Trafalgar Square – Whitehall – Parliament Square
Nearest TUBE stations
1. Westminster – Circle Line / District Line
2. Piccadilly Circus – Piccadilly Line / Bakerloo Line
3. Charing Cross –Bakerloo Line / Northern Line
4. Green Park – Piccadilly Line / Jubilee Line
5. Embankment – Circle Line / District Line / Bakerloo Line / Northern Line
Oyster Card
Fare: £5.00 (£3.00 refundable deposit and £2.00 worth of credit).
Benefits: Daily price cap, cheaper than cash for single fares, cashless.
Price cap for Zone 1: £7.20 (peak) or £5.60 (off-peak).
I wish to go there one day too! So nice lah you get to go!
Nice! I wonder how they balance on the high wheeler. seems pretty dangeropus :O
Wow ! i wish to go london too one day ! =D
I hope I can go there to , one day. HMMMMM
nice to see your photos! should go to experience the parade for next year lah mcm ni. never knew they have a special occasion on a day before new year. thought it would be solely on the night.
can’t wait to celeb new year tmrw!
Wow it’s awesome! I’m going there this coming Feb!
hi tolanic the world’s traveller.haha,thanks for your wish. wishing you happy new year too. and i like this post!! especially the marching band parade march photos!! i love their tunices =] hehe
Wow, London!!! <3
I must go to London one day!
Awesome one. =)
Waooo~ so crowded!! Hoping to go London next travel. LOL!! XD
@Bendan: Not so crowded compared to New Year Eve. Don’t worry =)
What I really love about London is their culture. It is very rich and they make sure that it is well preserve. Thanks for the post!
wow a year of not posting? happy new year, tolanic!