Giant Rugby Ball

There is a giant inflatable rugby ball next to Tower Bridge in London. New Zealand is hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup and has set up this inflatable rugby ball to showcase the host country's tourist offerings. Apparently it can hold up to 230 people!

Oxford

I took a day trip to Oxford earlier this week, which is the home of Oxford University; one of the oldest and most famous universities in the world.

Hertford Bridge or The Bridge of Sighs. This is a replica of the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice.

Climbing Carfax Tower

Top of Carfax.

View from the top of the tower.



Christ Church College.

Christ Church Great Hall. Inspiration for Hogwarts' Great Hall in Harry Potter.

Entrance into the botanical gardens.

The rivers Chernwell and Thames run right through the campus. It is popular during the warmer months to go "punting" on the river.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Walking Tour

I spent most of Sunday walking around London. I started at St. Paul's Cathedral and walked along the river up to Westminster, where I went on a guided walking tour around the Westminster area.