Week 1: Buckingham Palace

It is difficult to talk about the beautiful places that England has to offer without mentioning Buckingham Palace.  Located on the eastern boarder of London, since 1837, Buckingham Palace has served as the headquarters of the Monarch.  With 775 rooms, priceless pieces of artwork and some of the most important people in the British government working there, it is no surprise that the Palace has thousands of visitors every year.  And for those of you who would like to see the very popular Changing the Guard, it happens on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace at 11:30 a.m.  If history is your thing it may be interesting to note that famous figures such as Wolfgang Mozart, Charles Dickens and Neil Armstrong are just a few of the many historical people who have visited this stunning attraction.  On any given day inside the palace 30 different species of birds and over 350 different wildflowers can be

seen, smelled and touched.  Tours are available of the Palace and although they can be quite expensive, it is all worth it in the end.  The amazing sense of history as well as importance that one can feel while looking at the massive building and it's grounds is astounding.  If anyone is traveling to England, they should definitely make sure that this is on the list.  John McEnroe, an American tennis player, was right when he said, "It's a fabulous place, I'll never forget it."