London Day 3

Well, I lied: I am going to do a daily thing (see comment on last one) and just ignore it if you are bored, OK?

This was one of the highlights of my week. The Dad and Son took a 23 mile bike trip and came back on a train. He really enjoyed it but I don't think any pictures came from it. He was one tired old rooster!

But I got to go to town with the London Daughter (herefter known as L.D.) and got to see everything!! We saw the Parliament buildings (outside), Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the remains of an old Roman Wall (I loved that!!), and , best of all, Westminster Abbey. The ceiling took my breath away it was so beautiful! Now, mind you, everything should have an exclamation point but I know it isn't proper so I won't but it all was very exciting. I loved all the old clothes. St. Margaret's Chapel was open for prayers and we got there for that. We saw the old cloisters for the monks and where lots of people were buried. Guess that's what the Abbey is all about, huh?

The Roman wall gave me chills as I thought of the incredible history around it and all the people who had walked there. I can't put into words how all these old things made me feel. Pretty humbled I tell you but excited too. I never thought in all my life I would be standing there seeing it for myself! Brings tears to my eyes just remembering it. The L.D. is a wonderful tour guide because she knows everything there is to know about those time periods and puts in all kinds of interesting things that the books don't say. I was thrilled to get to know her better too. She's OK!!!

We got to ride the tube many times and it was a lot more fun than the buses. I really enjoyed the tube. The thing that impressed me most about the public transportation was that never, ever did I have to stand even though often they were busy. Always, without exception, a young person would get up and give me a seat. That also inspired tears and gratitude.

Wonderful, but tired day. Another 5 miles of walking--but who's counting, right?