London on the Mend
Posted on September 11, 2011
What a wonderful time to be in London. I wish I were there. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' UK website chronicled the last-minute scramble of hundreds of volunteers to answer the call from the Mayor of London's Office to help in the city clean-up. It was a smashing success & evidently, a good time was had by all who participated. http://www.lds.org.uk/news/article-view/archive/2011/september/article/mormon-helping-hands-launches-the-london-mayors-clean-up-appeal-1/
Actually, I always wish I were in London - ever since I went to Europe, after my first year of college. My sister and I, along with our two cousins, Randy and Tom, bought EuroRail Passes and we road practically everywhere that train would take us. We would plan our sights by day and then plan our trains by night so that we could sleep eight hours before arriving at our intended destination. As you can imagine, this rendered a lot of dirty, cranky teenagers. Then every two-three nights we would break down and buy a hotel room so that we could bathe and get a proper night's sleep. It was a disgusting way to see Eroupe but, hey, we were kids, and kids do a lot of dumb things, right?
Anyway, for obvious reasons, the train didn't go to London. It was our plan to go on our way home, but, alas, we ran out of money and never made it. It was the heartbreak of my young life and ever since, I keep wishing I were in London.
I have in my head all the wonderful sights I would see and, most definitely, among them would be the London Temple in the wintertime. This is one of my most favorite scenes - a picture perfect postcard of the Temple: http://lds.org/church/temples/london-england?lang=eng#gallery=image-4.
Of course, I would hit the traditional tourist sites: The River Cruise, the Bridge, Westminster Abby, Buckingham Palace, Shakespeare Tour, and on and on... Naturally, I would have to fit Abbey road in there somewhere. (What good American child who grew up in the Beatles era could leave without seeing that iconic street?) I don't know if I would ever make it to Diana's resting grounds - I might have to save that for another trip. http://www.openupyourheart.net/music.html "Echo of a Princess"
And, finally, I would hop an English train to Canterbury to see the famous Cathedral (which is the focus of a marvelous benefit concert on 12/10/11, "Canterbury Rocks at Christmas": www.thecanterburygift.com)
There is just so much history, architecture, beauty, educational opportunities, and enjoyment! Yes, I always wish I were there. In fact, one day will be a London day!
Actually, I always wish I were in London - ever since I went to Europe, after my first year of college. My sister and I, along with our two cousins, Randy and Tom, bought EuroRail Passes and we road practically everywhere that train would take us. We would plan our sights by day and then plan our trains by night so that we could sleep eight hours before arriving at our intended destination. As you can imagine, this rendered a lot of dirty, cranky teenagers. Then every two-three nights we would break down and buy a hotel room so that we could bathe and get a proper night's sleep. It was a disgusting way to see Eroupe but, hey, we were kids, and kids do a lot of dumb things, right?
Anyway, for obvious reasons, the train didn't go to London. It was our plan to go on our way home, but, alas, we ran out of money and never made it. It was the heartbreak of my young life and ever since, I keep wishing I were in London.
I have in my head all the wonderful sights I would see and, most definitely, among them would be the London Temple in the wintertime. This is one of my most favorite scenes - a picture perfect postcard of the Temple: http://lds.org/church/temples/london-england?lang=eng#gallery=image-4.
Of course, I would hit the traditional tourist sites: The River Cruise, the Bridge, Westminster Abby, Buckingham Palace, Shakespeare Tour, and on and on... Naturally, I would have to fit Abbey road in there somewhere. (What good American child who grew up in the Beatles era could leave without seeing that iconic street?) I don't know if I would ever make it to Diana's resting grounds - I might have to save that for another trip. http://www.openupyourheart.net/music.html "Echo of a Princess"
And, finally, I would hop an English train to Canterbury to see the famous Cathedral (which is the focus of a marvelous benefit concert on 12/10/11, "Canterbury Rocks at Christmas": www.thecanterburygift.com)
There is just so much history, architecture, beauty, educational opportunities, and enjoyment! Yes, I always wish I were there. In fact, one day will be a London day!