Life lessons from England:
brolly = umbrella
lift = elevator
Cars will run over you, regardless if you are in the road.
Who needs casinos when you can gamble with your life everyday in the streets of London.
British History is way cooler than American History.
So update from the last couple days.....
Yesterday, February 27, 2008, Wednesday
Since we don't have classes on Wednesday, Josh, Brad, Allison, Erica and I spent the better part of the day visiting the Tower of London. visit www.toweroflondontour.com to get the background info on it. But this place dates back to early as 11th century, and most towers were added in the 13th century. Not only did I visit the Spanish Armouries and the Chapel and several other towers, but I got to see The Crown Jewels (aka the Queen's Bling). Clearly, my favorite part of the Crown Jewels exhibit was getting to see A 530 CARAT DIAMOND in person in a sceptre now belonging to the Queen, even though it wasn't created for her (monarchical inheritance is a fabulous thing!)
Later that evening, and as will be the case of all Wednesday evenings, we went to a theatre production as part of our Drama class. We hopped on the tube down to Waterloo station to head toward the Old Vic, one of the oldest and grandest theatres in London. Our professor must have real connections because we were in the third row for the fantastic performance of Speed The Plow. Jeff Goldblum and Kevin Spacey were no more than 25 ft from us!! Literally, I could see the sweat beads on Kevin Spacey's forehead. Jeff Goldblum is incredibly tall!!! Both gave a fantastic performance and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see it!! I'm having such a great time knowing that I can see so many shows without restricitons of what just one theatre has to offer!
Be looking for pictures!! Love you all!!
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Wow, Hanging out with the Queens' Bling. Now don't get no ideas . . . remember Mom's basic rules, such as "marry rich to support your habits". Even that large of diamond may be a little too much at the theater. Gee, I'm jealous, seeing Kevin Spacey's sweat beads--how lucky can you get.
Hey, I'm the one that likes construction and all, show me pictures of the 300-year refurbishing--I want the details on how they keep those old buildings in shape.
Here's a word-search for you--Bonnett.
British history more exciting than US History--hey, give the US a break, we've only been at it a little over 200 years. They've many more years of trials and tribulations of a country.
Love Ya, Pam
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