Journal 8

 

 

                I was lucky enough to visit London, England two winters ago with my family. We were only there for four days and I totally recommend staying there for at least 5 or 6 days to really enjoy the tourist sites and all of the wonderful things there are to do. During my time in England though, I got a good a pretty good look at some of the cool locations and the different culture. If I had to describe London in one word, I would call it quaint. The buildings, the taxis, the buses all contribute to an old-fashioned atmosphere.  I loved going to the pub and having bangers and mash, a specialty of England.

                One of the coolest places in England was Picadilly Square. Picadilly Square is a lively place with restaurants, movie theaters, street performers, a street fair, and so much more. All of the buildings were lit up and the tone was so lively and fun. I had a great time on the ferris wheel with my family and really enjoyed a Guinness at the nearby Pub (the drinking age is 18!) I also loved looking at some of the sights that England is known for. We took one of those red double decker bus tours and got to see all of the top fascinations of England. We went to the Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, which I don’t even have the words to describe. Buckingham Palace was one of the Queen of England’s actual living spaces, but it was closed at the time we went to visit so we only got to see the outside. We also visited the London Towers which holds the crown jewels. I’ve never been so mesmerized before in my life. The cool thing about the crown jewels is that it is actual pieces of jewelry that the royal family still wears. They showcased not only the object (such as the crown) but the case that is used to transport it.  

 

My little sister and I in front of Buckingham Palace.