Trafalgar Square vanoggend (28/12/2006)

Hierdie is 'n foto van Trafalgar Square vanoggend om 8:45 SA tyd (6:45 local time). Dit was sommer net 'n mooi prentjie met die rooi bus en die Kersboom.

Ja, ek mis Pieter & Anca. Hulle is in London en het vir die eerste keer vandat hulle saam is nie Suid-Afrika toe gekom vir Kersfees nie. Anca se ouers kuier by hulle.

Die weervoorspelling sê die word vandag 10 grade Celsius in London. Brr....

Princess lights up Christmas tree

The lighting of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree, a highlight of London's festive period, has taken place.

A Norwegian Spruce, complete with garlands of energy-efficient light bulbs, was switched on by Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.

The huge tree has been an annual gift from Norway since 1947 in gratitude for Britain's support in World War II.

It was felled from forests near Oslo in November and brought to Britain by sea.

A specialist rigging team erected it in the square, where it remains until 6 January before being recycled.

London Mayor Ken Livingstone said: "For many Londoners the Christmas tree and carol singing in Trafalgar Square signal the countdown to Christmas."

The princess was accompanied by her mother Crown Princess Mette-Marit for the switching on ceremony.