... but UK Keyboards are so weird!
Yesterday was busy busy busy. I don't think I've ever walked so much in my life! I wish I could connect my camera to this computer so that I could show everyone what we were up to yesterday, but I don't think it's possible... and I'm not going to pay again at my hotel to use internet when I can get it down the street for practically nothing!
We woke up and left by 9 AM to go to Westminster Abbey. They had to split our group in two, so my group went with Charlie first to walk around the area and get acquainted so we could go to lunch on our own. We walked through a beatiful park and past Buckingham Palace... down the Pall Mall and the Horse Parade place? I can't remember exactly what it was called. We were pretty sure we saw some important member of parliament leaving the area, but no one was positive.
Westminster Abbey was amazing. My favorite areas were definitely the Musician and Poet's corners, and our guide was just fantastic. I have lots of pictures from outside, but we weren't allowed to snap any shots in the Abbey.
After Westminster, we broke off on our own for lunch. Dr. Mishra(s) Dr. Archer, Jackie, Rachel, Rachel, Beth, Maggie,Dan and I all went to this restaurant and I had stuffed mushrooms and chips. Delicious! Unfortunately, there wasn't steak and kidney pie on the menu... I have yet to try it. But I promise, Dad, I will!
Gosh, we did so much yesterday, I'm having trouble remembering! But THIS was the biggest event of the day.
Jackie, Beth, Rachel G and I all walked down to Buckingham Palace. We were standing around because everyone else was standing around, and I took a few pictures for fellow tourists. Jackie and I were in painful need of a loo after all of that walking, and we ALMOST left when all of a sudden, a bunch of police motorcycles pulled in. We decided to stick around to see who was coming out... but we seriously never thought it would be... THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND. We were standing right in the front and she waved at us. It was pretty darn cool. Rachel took a great picture of her in her car.
We went to Queen Elizabeth Hall last night, too. There were people from the Royal Philharmonia? playing a Mahler piano quartet and an Elgar piano quintet. It was beautiful, but the seats really didn't help me to relax after a long day of walking.
Afterwards, we went back to the hotel to change and then decided to go out on the town. Leicester Square was pretty busy, and we ended up having to ask the time (none of us had watches.) Jackie stopped a guy and asked him, and he claimed he didn't speak English. She wasn't satisfied with that answer, so she asked him in Spanish. Sure enough, he turned around and smiled and showed us his watch. I don't know how, because we couldn't understand a word the other was saying, but they ended up coming to our concert today at St James. We also talked to an older couple on the Tube this morning on our way to rehearse, and they came out to see it, too!
The concert was BEAUTIFUL. The church was absolutely gorgeous and the sound was amazing. I wasn't able to take pictures, but a lot of the people from the group have a lot and I'm sure I'll be able to post them once we get home.
I'm going back down the street to the hotel now. I hope everyone is doing well back home! I'm having a great time :)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
I bet theres random places you could get wireless from people too dumb to password their network. I wouldnt be surprised if you whipped out your laptop while walking around and you found you had a connection.
Internet Cafes are awesome, just be careful you sign off completely!!. The Queen of England wow, how awesome. Did anyone record your concert? Make sure and try a tea with clotted creme and scones! Glad you are feeling better.
Jackie, Susan sent you a comment under the Windsor pics. Did you get your phone messages at hotel??She is really trying to hook up with you for Saturday. Did all her stuff get there ok? Sounds like you are having a great time, loads of pics?? Love, Jackie's mom
We love following your adventures, Katie! How exciting. I'm really glad you feel better. Your story about seeing the Queen reminds me of taking baby John to London to the Children's Hospital in Great Ormond Street. Steve was three and had to accompany us. He was very alarmed when we boarded the train to return home. He said, "But Mom, I didn't visit the Queen!" I think I read him too many "Mother Goose" rhymes! Love and hugs.
Post a Comment