on London time: Hampton Court Palace

After the snow storm cleared on Sunday we drove down to Hampton Court Palace. The palace is infamous for being the (stolen from Cardinal Wolsey) royal home to King Henry VIII, when he wasn't killing off his wives. Did anyone watch the Tudors?? That's where I get my British history, of course.

The entire place is pretty impressive with enormous halls, tapestries, thrones and fireplaces in every room. It was very easy to imagine Henry walking through the halls-- especially when an actor playing Henry rolled through.... Huzzah! We kept our distance. It was also interesting to learn that King William III and Queen Mary II had renovated part of the original palace to their more current (at the time, late 17th century) Baroque style. I guess even for the royals, times change. I'd love to go back when the weather is warmer to walk the grounds and gardens. I think you can take a boat down the Thames from central London to the gardens during the summer months. Perhaps in May..?? (hint, hint, Mom and Dad!)