Thursday, Whitney and I both have no class. We pretty much just hung around our rooms (I did a bunch of reading for my classes) for most of the day, other than a brief trip over to the group fair. That evening we went to the Christian Union's weekly session (the Christian group on campus, kind of like Campus Crusade). Afterwards, we went over the house of one of the girls in the CU and ate dinner with most of the group. I had a good time getting to know some of the members of the organization, as well as a German friend of one of the members who was visiting.
On Friday, we rode the tube over to the British Museum. We spent around hours wandering through the countless exhibits there. My favorite section is the Egyptian and Near East, largely since the huge pieces are there (as well as the Rosetta Stone). I was able to read and translate inscriptions in three different dead languages, which I found pretty cool. I got a few strange looks though when I spoke out the Achaemenid Persian, but then, it sounds very foreign to the modern ear. We also had our first fish and chips (and mashed peas) at a pub while we were here. Overall, a good day.
Today, Whitters and I traveled down to the County Hall, which currently has a rather awesome Star Wars Exhibit currently showing. The costumes, miniatures, weapons, and even full size items used in the movies (like a Naboo N1 Starfighter) were all there, as well as a few reenactors dressed up in the gear. It was a tad pricey, but worth it. We had an interesting time reaching there, however, since construction was being done on the tube.
We also planned to go on the London Eye, since it was very clear today. Just our luck - it is closed this week for repairs, which they do only once a year. We took some nice pictures of Parliament though, and then walked over to Westminster Abbey. Also closed (I kind of suspected this, though, since I think there is Mass on Saturdays). Once we got back, we did our laundry, which was rather interesting. Half the dryers (and many washers) are currently broken, so there was quite a pile up. Whitney and I camped out for like 40 minutes until we were able to get what we needed. Next time, I do laundry early in the morning!
On Friday, we rode the tube over to the British Museum. We spent around hours wandering through the countless exhibits there. My favorite section is the Egyptian and Near East, largely since the huge pieces are there (as well as the Rosetta Stone). I was able to read and translate inscriptions in three different dead languages, which I found pretty cool. I got a few strange looks though when I spoke out the Achaemenid Persian, but then, it sounds very foreign to the modern ear. We also had our first fish and chips (and mashed peas) at a pub while we were here. Overall, a good day.
Today, Whitters and I traveled down to the County Hall, which currently has a rather awesome Star Wars Exhibit currently showing. The costumes, miniatures, weapons, and even full size items used in the movies (like a Naboo N1 Starfighter) were all there, as well as a few reenactors dressed up in the gear. It was a tad pricey, but worth it. We had an interesting time reaching there, however, since construction was being done on the tube.
We also planned to go on the London Eye, since it was very clear today. Just our luck - it is closed this week for repairs, which they do only once a year. We took some nice pictures of Parliament though, and then walked over to Westminster Abbey. Also closed (I kind of suspected this, though, since I think there is Mass on Saturdays). Once we got back, we did our laundry, which was rather interesting. Half the dryers (and many washers) are currently broken, so there was quite a pile up. Whitney and I camped out for like 40 minutes until we were able to get what we needed. Next time, I do laundry early in the morning!
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Hi Danny,
I know you will get a kick out this, I sure did. Your Grandma just learned how to use a mouse and scroll through your blog.
Have Fun!
Love Aunt Janice
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