Look closely and you can see that this is Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, an actual replica of the original with a half-timbered and thatched roof like in Shakespeare's day.  Since the fire of 1666, all thatched roofs were outlawed until this one was built. The theatre performs on a regular basis come rain or shine. If you happen to be in the cheaper seats with an open-roof, plan on getting wet since it rains everyday in London and umbrellas are outlawed in the theatre.

Kylie getting cheeky with me. The kids thought I took pictures of everything. I think they are glad now, maybe not but I don't care. I didn't get the shower, but that is about all.

Kylie still being goofy. Everyone else is too engrossed in the tour or just asleep.

Not as famous as Big Ben, the Shell Mex building was originally built in 1886 and named The Cecil Hotel. Housing 800 rooms, the hotel housed the clock,diameter of 7.62 meters, that is the largest in London to date. At the time, the hotel was the largest in Europe. Poor Cecil, tt's all about the bling and Big Ben definitely has the bling.

This is an ancient Egytian obelisk given as a gift in 1819 to Britain that lines the Thames. The granite structure is a nod to Nelson's victory over the French fleet duing the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Nicknamed Cleopatra's Needle, the obelisk was brought from Alexandria where it was constructed in 1460 BC by the Pharaoh Thotmes III. Do your math, this obelisk flanked by two sphinxes is 3,500 years old.

A view of the Olympic Village. Due to security concerns the Observation Tower behind the Aquatics Centre was closed.

Tanner posing infront of one of the mascots for The Olympics. Their names are Wenlock and Mandeville. Tanner is infront of Wenlock, named for the village that hosted pre-Olympic events in the 19th century. Mandeville and Wenlock both have yellow lights atop their heads, reminding you of London's black cabs. Look closely and you can see the five Olympic rings worn as bracelets on Wenlock's wrists.

A display in the John Lewis store of legos. Tanner channeling the Force through C3PO. can you feel it? All I felt was gas.

Another Lego display representing Opening Ceremonies at the stadium.

A close-up of the torch bearer.

An artistic display of an obersation tower just behind the Aquatic Centre.

The Aquatic Centre from the view of the Olympic Store in the John Lewis shopping center.

The Water Polo Arena is the tail like thing shooting up. The two water centers together looked like a stingray.

I didn't know until I asked the sales lady why they had boys t-shirts in hot pink because they didn't look like they were a hot seller. Someone had a brain fart that the Olympic color would be hot pink. Yeah. So the soccer balls have hot pink on them, the floor to the gymnastic venue is hot pink. I like it, but twenty years down the road, they may wonder, "what were we thinking?"

The girls infront of the Paralympic mascot, Wenlock.

The closest the girls will get to one of the Queen's Guard. Go ahead, kiss away. I think if he were real, he would be just as friendly.