London was just wonderful and packed with activities to do. The only time my feet hurt so much is over thanksgiving.
I'll try to give you the list of what we did. The first night we went to the London Eye. We rose high in the air to get an amazing
view of the city. It was quite funny that we did this at the very beginning because we really had no idea of what we
were looking at. I'm sure we could have picked out a few more buildings if we did it at the end but what can you do.
The next day
we went to the National Gallery where we saw paintings done by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Claude, Turner, Cezanne, Monet, Van Gogh, and Seurat. It was amazing to actually be looking at these amazing pieces of art that were right in front of you. The gallery however was HUGE with 5 floors and by the end we kind of lost interest... and I hate saying that but it's true. Next, we were off to the Natural History Museum with some more hands of interactive activities. This building was also giant with 4 floors and 3 zones to work your way through. We learned and viewed birds, creepy crawlies, ecology, plant power, primates, minerals and meteorites, the power within, earth's treasures, mammals, and FINALLY DINOSAURS. Graysen is in love with them and told me that they (the dinos) would be saved - best for last. We had a great time and it was well worth all the walking. Last we went to the Tate Modern- the national gallery of international modern and contemporary art and showcases art from 1900 to the present day. This is where that crack was in the ground made by Doris Salcedo. Look her up and read about her. She is worth it. Graysen and I walked much faster in and around this gallery. For one our feet were really hurting by this time and we were hungry. The other thing with Modern art is that I don't always get it. Some I like and some I don't. BUT I am very glad that we went. End of day 2.
Day three
started out with a walk in some parks and we ended up back at the Bucking Palace to watch the guard change.
We missed the horses and it really was just comic to see all the people who had gathered. Then we were off again to Hyde Park to find speakers corner. Here every Sunday you will find men and women standing on their "soap box" to say what they wish to the world. We found it all right and we just walked through stopping long enough to understand the topic and then move on to the next. Some people would stay and debate these topics, some come just to argue, some come to try and make a difference in the world. Graysen and I just sat in the park listening to all the voices while being warmed by the sun. I liked being on the outside just listening, like being a part of it but not. I think next we found a pub to eat fish and chips at and doing some work for the college conference. We also made our way to the London Bridge, the Tower Bridge, and the London Castle.
Day four
Graysen headed back to Rome and I stayed around for the day. I picked the Victoria and Albert Museum to go to and it was the best thing I could have done. I LOVED it. Sorry Graysen..... I would have gone with you if I knew. I arrived at 11 and stayed till 2. There were 7 floors. I think I walked through it all. There was Asia- with china, Japan, Korea, South Asia, South East Asia, Islamic. Europe- Cast Courts, Medieval, Northern Renaissance, Raphael. Materials & Techniques- Fashion, Photography, Sculpture,Ironwork, Jewellery, Musical Instruments, Glass and it goes on and on. Every single topic in that list had a room all to itself. soo it was like walking into a different room every time. I loved it. I was just amazed by all the things there. History. I was blown away. I then went back to the Youth Hostel to pick up my bag and head to the train station where i missed my train. It's really crazy there and the tube was late. With two hours to kill I grabbed some tea and wrote some postcards. I ended my trip 9 with Jasper to take me home. I did come back with a cold but that will be gone within 3 more days. Over all I had a blast. There is just so much to do in London but like most people I would never want to live there. It's nice to come back to my small town of Turnchapel. the end.
I'll try to give you the list of what we did. The first night we went to the London Eye. We rose high in the air to get an amazing
view of the city. It was quite funny that we did this at the very beginning because we really had no idea of what we
were looking at. I'm sure we could have picked out a few more buildings if we did it at the end but what can you do.
The next day
we went to the National Gallery where we saw paintings done by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Claude, Turner, Cezanne, Monet, Van Gogh, and Seurat. It was amazing to actually be looking at these amazing pieces of art that were right in front of you. The gallery however was HUGE with 5 floors and by the end we kind of lost interest... and I hate saying that but it's true. Next, we were off to the Natural History Museum with some more hands of interactive activities. This building was also giant with 4 floors and 3 zones to work your way through. We learned and viewed birds, creepy crawlies, ecology, plant power, primates, minerals and meteorites, the power within, earth's treasures, mammals, and FINALLY DINOSAURS. Graysen is in love with them and told me that they (the dinos) would be saved - best for last. We had a great time and it was well worth all the walking. Last we went to the Tate Modern- the national gallery of international modern and contemporary art and showcases art from 1900 to the present day. This is where that crack was in the ground made by Doris Salcedo. Look her up and read about her. She is worth it. Graysen and I walked much faster in and around this gallery. For one our feet were really hurting by this time and we were hungry. The other thing with Modern art is that I don't always get it. Some I like and some I don't. BUT I am very glad that we went. End of day 2.
Day three
started out with a walk in some parks and we ended up back at the Bucking Palace to watch the guard change.
We missed the horses and it really was just comic to see all the people who had gathered. Then we were off again to Hyde Park to find speakers corner. Here every Sunday you will find men and women standing on their "soap box" to say what they wish to the world. We found it all right and we just walked through stopping long enough to understand the topic and then move on to the next. Some people would stay and debate these topics, some come just to argue, some come to try and make a difference in the world. Graysen and I just sat in the park listening to all the voices while being warmed by the sun. I liked being on the outside just listening, like being a part of it but not. I think next we found a pub to eat fish and chips at and doing some work for the college conference. We also made our way to the London Bridge, the Tower Bridge, and the London Castle.
Day four
Graysen headed back to Rome and I stayed around for the day. I picked the Victoria and Albert Museum to go to and it was the best thing I could have done. I LOVED it. Sorry Graysen..... I would have gone with you if I knew. I arrived at 11 and stayed till 2. There were 7 floors. I think I walked through it all. There was Asia- with china, Japan, Korea, South Asia, South East Asia, Islamic. Europe- Cast Courts, Medieval, Northern Renaissance, Raphael. Materials & Techniques- Fashion, Photography, Sculpture,Ironwork, Jewellery, Musical Instruments, Glass and it goes on and on. Every single topic in that list had a room all to itself. soo it was like walking into a different room every time. I loved it. I was just amazed by all the things there. History. I was blown away. I then went back to the Youth Hostel to pick up my bag and head to the train station where i missed my train. It's really crazy there and the tube was late. With two hours to kill I grabbed some tea and wrote some postcards. I ended my trip 9 with Jasper to take me home. I did come back with a cold but that will be gone within 3 more days. Over all I had a blast. There is just so much to do in London but like most people I would never want to live there. It's nice to come back to my small town of Turnchapel. the end.
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Great pictures and your museum adventures sounded enlightening...travel is so important in understanding!
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