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Living like a queen {Greenwich part 2}

3/25/2015

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After all the excitement from the Prime Meridian, we ventured back down the hill to see the Queen's House, which was designed by the great, English architect Inigo Jones. The house is filled with portraits and paintings galore, all of which are beautifully created. 
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It's hard to imagine anyone living in this immaculate house. Well, who am I kidding? I could easily adapt to having a mansion like this! 
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The photos above and below are the astounding views from the house. The one above pictures the Royal Observatory, which is where we stood on two hemispheres. The one below are of the Old Royal Naval College, which I just learned through some research, can hold weddings and special events. 
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Think about the grand entrance you can make with the famous Tulip Stairs above and into this stunning room below! 
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Angel will one day have her portrait painted like the pup above. 
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The great Inigo Jones is painted above. Imagine life without selfie sticks and camera phones; instead, you would have to sit for hours while an artist painted your portrait. 
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As grand as this house is and as extravagant as life would be living here, I must say, I would not want these creepy faces, like the one above on the mantel, staring at me and following my every move. I wonder if they come alive, like Night at the Museum. 
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Elizabeth herself sits in the room with this impressive mural painted on the ceiling. 
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After the Queen's House, we wandered a bit more and ended up walking into the Old Royal Naval College. If you thought the ceiling above was spectacular, these pictures below are going to knock your socks off. Literally. My mouth was gaping the entire time I sat in this painted hall, which took 19 {yes, NINETEEN!} years to finish. I can barely do anything for 19 minutes, let alone do something for 19 YEARS. 

Enjoy the photos below and the rest of our trip in Greenwich. I won't judge if you are drooling just a bit from the beauty of these paintings ;). 
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Yes. She's a stunna, as Birdman and Lil Wayne would say. However, as drop.dead.gorgeous as this would be for a wedding venue, there is no dancing allowed in the hall {"Where are we, Footloose town? Where is Kevin Bacon when you need him?" ~Ross}, cash bar only, and water restrictions per person {they are stingy here with drinking water}. So, the grass is not always greener on the other side. 
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