The other day, Anna Arco mentioned on Twitter that there were massive papal flags along the Mall, so I determined to get some photos. It was gloriously fresh and sunny morning first thing this morning in London so it was a great opportunity.
The above photo gives you a better impression of the length of the Mall. This zoom foreshortens this next one but you get some more of Buckingham Palace:
Looking the other way towards Admiralty Arch (through there you get to the South side of Trafalgar Square):
(Note for Americans: jay-walking is not prohibited in England.)
Another unusual sight in London is Methodist Central Hall decorated with the papal colours:
The Holy Father will drive in the popemobile past St James's Park. Looking across the park from Horse Guards, you wouldn't think you were in central London.
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Jaywalking in the US is generally permitted around college campuses, and anywhere that you don't bug drivers or the police. Anytime there's not a lot of traffic on a big wide road like that, people tend to become jaywalkers pretty fast; and the police aren't too worried about it. People jaywalking in heavy traffic, or jaywalking while drunk or escaping from the police -- that's when you're more likely to find Mr. Po-po expressing his concerns. :)
But of course, it's a lot safer not to do it, especially if you're not used to American roads. Every country has its subtleties.
Jaywalking is an art form in Boston USA.
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