Today as I walked Jeff to work I felt that feeling that comes over me on occasion - "I can't believe I'm here!" Our daily route takes us through Hyde Park and Rotten Row.Rotten Row was established by William III at the end of the 17th century. Having moved court to Kensington Palace, William wanted a safer way to travel to the previous St. James's Palace. He created the broad avenue through Hyde Park, lit with 300 oil lamps in 1690 — the first artificially lit highway in Britain. The name "Rotten Row" may be a corruption of the French 'Route de Roi' or King's Road.
The sand covered avenue of Rotten Row is still maintained as a bridleway and forms part of Hyde Park's South Ride. It is particularly convenient for the Household Cavalry, stabled nearby us at Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge, who exercise their horses there. Members of the public can also ride there.
After crossing Rotten Row we head through the park and part ways by one of the many statues you can find in the park. 
The flowers are in bloom and are constantly changing. There is always something new to see.
Cooper, check out all these great bugs we can see in the park! Aren't they cool?
This is one of my favorite spots - as I'm walking around the Serpentine, this is a fountain that has a great view.
2 comments:
love it love it love it!
I need to get Steve traveling regularly on an airline that will allow him to accumulate miles toward international flights. i would love to come visit and bring the kids. heaven knows i have the time.... now just need the money/miles/means.
I like the mating ladybugs. Cute!
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