This morning, after having breakfast, we gathered in the lobby and Sarah Mickelsen gave a presentation on Female Code Breakers in WWII and Sarah Woods presented The Clockwork Universe, focusing on Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the birth of the modern world.
After listening to two wonderful presentations, we went to the Royal Society where we had the privilege of seeing Principia, The Skeptical Chemist, Newton’s death mask (surprisingly kept in a cardboard box), paintings of the Royal Society, Newton’s telescope, and much more.
We went to Buckingham Palace and took lots of pictures. There were so many people and it was really sunny so the pictures turned out nicely.
Then we were able to buy tickets for Les Miserables for Monday at one of the half-price ticket booths. We were able to score tickets for 24 pounds because we got a group deal.
We split up to have lunch. Joey, Tyler, and Evan E. and I went to a place called Cafe Fiori close to the tube. I got a cappuccino and a brie, basil, and tomato sandwich. The cheese was the best tasting brie I’ve ever had. The four of us mapped out our day and took the tube to Westminster Abbey. We showed our student IDs to get the discount, paid 15 pounds, and grabbed an audio tape. Walking through Westminster Abbey was amazing. The ceilings were higher than you could imagine and the stained glass windows were intricate. Walking around, admiring the craftsmanship, we realized we have nothing in comparison in America.
After spending about 3 hours at Westminster Abbey, we made our way to the British Museum. Our feet were tired from walking all day, but we pressed through. At the British Museum, we walked around the giant building, taking in the different cultures and time periods. The categories included Ancient Greece and Rome, Egyptian sculptures/hieroglyphics, and Japanese galleries. At 5:00, we had a tour specific to the Rosetta Stone and afterwards walked around some more all the way to the top floor.
Our feet hurt after all this walking and we were tired so we returned to the hotel and left at 7:00 to get dinner. We went downtown and adventured around until we found a little shop called Pret. I got a chicken wrap, macaroni & cheese, and a double mocha. We navigated the roads and found our way back to the tube and took it back to the Lancaster Hotel.
Everyone was exhausted and in need of a pedicure by the end of the eventful day full of walking, admiration, and adventure.
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