From Gems to Dinosaurs and other scary things

Today is Saturday and I have decided that the kids need to see some history of the world. So, we are off to see the Natural History Museum in London. We will be there with a friend we met in New Zealand who lives in the London area. It looks to be a good day. Off we go for a walk until we find the correct bus. In London you travel most places by knowing the numbers of the buses that take you there. So a Londoner may give you directions saying to take the 205 to Kings Cross then the Number 10 to the Museum. When you get to the bus stop it is important to watch for the number on the front of the bus and wave the driver in as he approaches. If you don't he will drive straight past as they do not stop at every bus stop unless they have to. The museum was not far from the Princess Dianna Memorial that was themed on the Peter Pan Story. A short walk from the bus stop was the Museum. This is what we came to see.

We start our discovery

Martin finds a large globe of the world and shows where New Zealand is located

Dallas finds a huge Gem

This is scary stuff as there were dead birds here. Have you ever heard someone say 'As dead as a Dodo?'. Well this is a Dodo Bird. I sure hope that we Save the Kiwi's in New Zealand because I do not want to be stuffed like this chap!

Creatures like this used to swim in the sea when dinosaurs walked the land. I think I would rather catch a snapper!

Wow. This dinosaur skeleton just went forever

Dallas found a giant Tree Sloth Skeleton

I thought I would find a quiet dark place to take a rest. All those extinct birds were quite a worry. Its good that this place is safe for Kiwi's.

What the heck is that noise behind me? I think I had better move on. This is getting scary1

Whew, I'll just wait by this tree. Pardon?, You see a what?

Oh my gosh, I've got to run. That fella looks real mean ... and hungry. I.m getting out of these caves!

In the hall the kids have found information on bugs and beetles

This bug lives on your eyelashes. I hope we all washed our faces this morning!

Some crabs are huge

Chance examines some animals

I don't think this chap has had anything to eat for a very long time!

Dallas, Look behind you!

What do you mean that you can't see a lion? Look behind you!

If elephants are big then look at the blue whale behind him!

I'll just wait here on this ledge until the kids catch up. There's a what?

OK so I'll sit her instead. I really am quite tired from all this walking. What do mean, another dragon?

I checked this one. A Tuatara from New Zealand. I feel quite at home as I rest here.

Time to head for the exit now

We say goodbye to our London friend. It is time we head back to the Apartment. Tomorrow we pack our bags and prepare for our trip back home.