The adventures continue here in London! I'm becoming a little bolder, and trying to experience some of the nightlife, but so far that's just gotten me too close to murder scenes, fights, and drunks on the night bus. But our field trips are amazing. This past Monday we headed to Westminster Abbey, which was incredible to see. I love the architecture, which is Early English Gothic. Besides seeing the more famous spots, like Poet's Corner and the Coronation Chair, I also got to stand in the Monk's Garden (of Da Vinci Code fame). Amusingly, at that point of the tour, two older women began to tag along with us so they could get into the restricted areas. Awkward as it was, no one had the heart to say anything to them.
Great to look at, but there was something lacking in the religious atmosphere. Hopefully I'll get to go to a service later in the semester, when there won't be any tourists.
In other news, I have also been to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Bu
don't let you pet the horses), and the State Rooms of the Palace. There is nothing in the US that compares with this experience. The audio tour gave interesting information about the history of the building, and the State Rooms were very lavishly decorated, exactly the way a Palace should look! The art gallery was smaller than I expected, but there was still an impressive collection of Italian pieces on display. Can't wait to marry the Prince and move in!
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