We picked the hottest day of the year so far in London to share a 30 minute train trip, preceded by an extra long detoured bus ride with other sweaty people, out to Hampton Court and the grand 16th century palace of King Henry VIII.
The trip was well worth it as we passed through the Clock Court before touring the Grand Hall and Haunted Gallery (storied to be haunted by Henry’s fifth wife, Catherine Howard), as well as, all the other royal private rooms and galleries that were decorated with original paintings and HUGE tapestries.
As grand as the palace was the surrounding gardens stole the show (like I wouldn’t enjoy the yard stuff best). The Hedge Maze was a little disappointing, but the Privy Garden and the smaller fountain gardens were breathtaking, simply beautiful.
We did have a really nice weekend. Unfortunately, just as the Astros finally win a game, the England team loses in the World Cup and Andy Roddick gets eliminated at Wimbledon.
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