Palace of Westminster: All Glitters and Jems

It feels so good to live in London near the River Thames and you get to see the ever-magnificent Palace of Westminster.

At first look, you immediately notice its three eye-catching towers. You should know that the Victoria Tower is the tallest of them all clocking at 323 feet. Right in the middle is the octagonal-shaped Central Tower. This is the shortest of the three but the only tower designed with a pyramidal structure. The third tower is the Clock Tower and one of its main bells is a household name. It’s none other than the Big Ben.

Get inside the south-western gate of the Palace and you see the public park known as the Victoria Tower Gardens. It’s called as such for the reason that it houses historic and beautiful sculptures, statues and fountains.  

Wow, that’s only the exterior part of the Palace folks! Be inside the Palace and get awed by its 1, 100+ rooms, at least 100 staircases and a shocking three-mile-passageway. Actually, there are only four floors inside the Palace. The first floor is for the Chambers, the lobbies and the libraries while the two-top floors are for the committee rooms and offices only.

The largest hall in Europe is also found in this Palace. This is simply called as the Westminster Hall but due its large roof beyond the imagination of some, the hall was once tagged as “The greatest creation of medieval timber architecture.” If you are wondering what’s the use of this hall and why it has to be “this big?” According to the book, the place itself has written series of numerous and important events in human history. Would you believe the State Trial of King Charles I after the English Civil War was held here?

For the bookworms out there, your eyes will be dazzled with limitless number of books, journals, official papers and other medium of electronic resources. Though, this House of Commons Library is closed for the public. Yet, once you’re a member, you are given the privilege to scan archives of what to be the Parliamentary Docs.

It seems as if one day is not enough to tour this palace considering its gigantic size and tight security. Even protesting in front the palace is not allowed without permission from Metropolitan Police. But let me tell you that once you step a foot inside this palace, never forget visiting the following: The Robing Room, The Central Lobby, The Lords Chamber, Bars and Restaurants and Gymnasium

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PHIL HERNON

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Get High with the London Eye

Call it the Millennium Wheel or the Biggest Ferris Wheel, there’s still only one trademark name in everyone’s mind and it’s none other than the London Eye.

Since its operation on December 31, 1999- the Eye has been the most-paid attraction in the United Kingdom. No doubt about it, riding the 443-feet Eye is truly an impeccable experience. Just imagine if you are blasted off in the air twirling around for thirty minutes and seeing the eye-catching top of Windsor Castle that’s almost 25 miles away.

All you might say is WOW. The London’s Eye is the only ten-ton object in the world that gives you the total circumference of joy and excitement. In fact, you must be aware this is the only Eye that receives series of awards from 2000 to 2007. In 2006, it was voted as the Best Day-out for Londononer’s while in 2007, the TripAdvisor.com called it as the Best Attraction in Europe.

And here’s another fact you should know: The London Eye compared to British Airlines has the ability to carry 3.5 million customers annually.

I Want to Get There!

Getting near the London’s Eye is made easy. These days, you can do all the bookings and reservations online. To those who are living near the south bank of River Thames, you’re lucky as the Ticket Center is right at the corner.

Yet, if you are living within the land area of Great Britain, You can choose to ride the Waterloo. This Waterloo is the nearest tube station going to the London Eye.

You can also ride a bus. Are you familiar with these numbers 77, 211 and 381? If yes then they can take you to the London Eye without stops. But if you have a car, you need to park it and travel by foot around the South Bank. The location of Eye is a “congestion charge zone,” never expect a parking site just around the corner.

Traveling by boat is also possible. If you are taking a European Cruise and one of the itineraries is a stop at Millennium Pier, you can immediately be on your knees or get a friend to ride the London Eye.

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Free E TV Kannada serial - Mukta Mukta

You can watch the super hit E TV Kannada serial - Mukta Mukta at the following URL:

Watch Super Hit Kannada TV serial Mukta Mukta online Free - Search for the date the show aired.

You can watch the entire "ETV (Enaadu) kannada channel free online" here.
After the success of the Kannada mega serials like 'Mayamraga', 'Manvantara' and 'Mukta', TN Sitaram's Kannada serial 'Mukta Mukta' is turning out to be another big success. Like his other serials, 'Mukta Mukta' also deals with middle class family, politics, current affairs, bureaucracy, exploitation of woman, and introducing laws to people. Now the serial has reached an interesting position.

The show is aired at prime time 9.30 pm on ETV Kannada, and repeat telecast at 11 pm and 1.30 am, targeting the business community and the NRI audience respectively. Not surprisingly, the serial has specially caught the imagination of the legal fraternity, with its very popular court scenes. The scenes of arguments in court, which are TNS's trump card, is creating a lot of interest even after watching the same scenes everyday. TN Sitaram creates new interest with the same old court scene in every episode.
In the present episode, Judge Deshpande is in trouble for his son in law Raju's death, while Bullet Soma and Boja are the main approver and witness for Deshpande presumably killing his son in law. The main motivation behind Soma and Boja is Ranjan Lal Mishra, and the investigating police officer is Durgoji Kendavada, i.e. TNS, an advocate for the Judge Deshpande who is an honest and upright Judge. The judge hearing this case is played by Prof. Baragur Ramachandrappa.

Regarding Mukta - The landscape of serials was (is) dominated by family sagas, extra-marital and pre-marital relationships. Completely devoid of logic and full of over-the-board-sentiments, most serials drive away any sensible man. After the large success of Ramayana and Mahabharata, Indian TV has not seen a serial which can be labeled as “super hit”.

One of the main attractions in T N Seetaram’s serials is that it speaks about the real issues. Undoubtedly, there have been many instances when he has educated a large section of population through his serial. In fact the court scenes in his serials have immensely help in ethics classes.

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Free E TV Kannada serial - Mukta Mukta

You can watch the super hit E TV Kannada serial - Mukta Mukta at the following URL:

Watch Super Hit Kannada TV serial Mukta Mukta online Free - Search for the date the show aired.

You can watch the entire "ETV (Enaadu) kannada channel free online" here.
After the success of the Kannada mega serials like 'Mayamraga', 'Manvantara' and 'Mukta', TN Sitaram's Kannada serial 'Mukta Mukta' is turning out to be another big success. Like his other serials, 'Mukta Mukta' also deals with middle class family, politics, current affairs, bureaucracy, exploitation of woman, and introducing laws to people. Now the serial has reached an interesting position.

The show is aired at prime time 9.30 pm on ETV Kannada, and repeat telecast at 11 pm and 1.30 am, targeting the business community and the NRI audience respectively. Not surprisingly, the serial has specially caught the imagination of the legal fraternity, with its very popular court scenes. The scenes of arguments in court, which are TNS's trump card, is creating a lot of interest even after watching the same scenes everyday. TN Sitaram creates new interest with the same old court scene in every episode.
In the present episode, Judge Deshpande is in trouble for his son in law Raju's death, while Bullet Soma and Boja are the main approver and witness for Deshpande presumably killing his son in law. The main motivation behind Soma and Boja is Ranjan Lal Mishra, and the investigating police officer is Durgoji Kendavada, i.e. TNS, an advocate for the Judge Deshpande who is an honest and upright Judge. The judge hearing this case is played by Prof. Baragur Ramachandrappa.

Regarding Mukta - The landscape of serials was (is) dominated by family sagas, extra-marital and pre-marital relationships. Completely devoid of logic and full of over-the-board-sentiments, most serials drive away any sensible man. After the large success of Ramayana and Mahabharata, Indian TV has not seen a serial which can be labeled as “super hit”.

One of the main attractions in T N Seetaram’s serials is that it speaks about the real issues. Undoubtedly, there have been many instances when he has educated a large section of population through his serial. In fact the court scenes in his serials have immensely help in ethics classes.

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PETE KUZAK

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Tower of London: All Splendid and All Glitters

London is a place of several royal palaces and fortress. When you decide to visit London, be sure not to skip the historic monument situated on the north bank of River Thames. This is none other than, the Tower of London. 

These days, traveling to London is not difficult. You can now book your flight online and with just a stroke of the clock, you’re stepping a foot in London. Once there, there are various options to get to the Tower. You can ride a train, by bicycle, by DLR (Docklands Light Railway), by bus, by riverboat or by car if you are living near the perimeter. 

The most important thing you should remember to bring is the Map. There are downloadable maps online and it’s suggested you download them weeks before your scheduled flight. You also need to be informed that there’s no available parking area around the Tower.   

Once you’re right at the front of the Tower, you can’t ignore to think about those fictional ghost stories. There’s even news circulating around that say “the place is an area of death, darkness and treachery.” If these are true, why care about it? Every attraction has its version of ghost story and if you keep on thinking about it, how will you enjoy your time inside the Tower of London?

Truth is; these ghost stories are made to fool you. These stories are fiction and by any ways, you can learn how to divert your thinking to loads of sights and activities inside the area than those made-up stories. One of these is the White Tower, located at the very center of the Tower. 

The White Tower is the London’s iconic symbol and one of the premier tourist spots in the world. The hidden gems of Henry VIII and the Chapel of St. John the Evangelist are only two of the must-seen attractions inside. 

After the White Tower, be wowed by the glittering gem-collection inside the Jewel House. Just imagine if you see the world’s famous Imperial State Crown purely made of diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. Wow, isn’t it exciting to take a pic of it and upload it in your blog?

Meet the Yeoman Warders if you’re interested in hearing the tales and stories. These warders will surely entertain you with the questions you want to know about the Tower. Yet, if you’re into art designing, never forget to visit the Medieval Palace and other interactive exhibitions. 

Hungry with all the touring left and right? Don’t worry. There are also restaurants and cafes around (New Armouries, Wharf Café & Kiosk and Paul). They offer only the high quality snacks and meals for your gourmet satisfaction.  

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PAUL DILLETT

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