Hooray for day 4! And the fact that somehow I haven't forgotten about this project yet!
Friday 1-8-10
Megan woke me up again this morning, she may end up being my permanent alarm clock as I can't seem to hear the actual one. We had a good breakfast, though I didn't feel very chipper this morning. We had our morning meeting and heard about tomorrow's activities. Tomorrow we're going to see James and the Giant Peach. It's a children's show! Kendra was very enthusiastic about it during her presentation. I'm excited about seeing it as well. We had a two hour break before we had to leave for our beach combing tour, so Megan and I took a nap. She slept soundly while I struggled to get to sleep. Once I did I had a strange dream about going home to visit for a day and my family not wanting me to come back to London. So with these troublesome thoughts racing through my head I woke up, looked at my watch, it said it was 12:55 and we were supposed to leave the hotel at 1pm! So I woke Megan frantically and we hurried to get ready until she looked at the clock which said only 12:30! I'm double checking my watch from now on. We woke up in time for the walking tour and beach combing. The tour was good, but cold. I found some interesting things, mostly pipe stems, but it's cool! We finally finished the tour and decided to get tickets for shows. I went to see Billy Elliot, it was alright, but I wasn't dazzled, I liked it, it had great dance and spectacle. Then we headed back to the hotel and now it's time to sleep. We're going to Camden Road Market Tomorrow!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
London 2010 - Day 3
The Journal continues!! Day 3!
Thursday 1-7-10
Today was the British Museum day! Megan woke me up, we ate breakfast, packed our lunches and then had morning meeting. Megan was nervous about here presentation, but she did great! Beth did a fantastic job with here presentation over the British Library. She even had a powerpoint printed out! And then Deana gave hers over the play "Blood Brothers". I was very excited about seeing that show. We had a short break so Megan and I went to the ATM to get some cash. We walked to the Museum and scoured it for the items on our list and looking at things I wanted to see. I got through all of the ancient civilizations, but we'll have to go back and get the rest. Because I misread my watch Megan and I ended up leaving the museum pretty early. So finding ourselves with time to kill we ran some errands. We found an internet cafe and let our families know that we're doing well. We got some postcards and stamps to send mail back home, then we stopped into a cafe for lunch and tea. I left my green scarf at the cafe and of course had to run quickly back just fifteen minutes before we met to go to the British Library. The British Library was fantastic seeing the original works that I have read and loved was mind blowing. My favorites were Jane Austen's works, Shakespeare, and the Beatles. Also I was in awe of the illuminated texts, with the Bibles being my favorites, to see God's word so carefully and painstakingly copied made me see how extremely valuable it is to everyone.
After the Library we had free time, most of which was spent following the other girls around as they shopped which wasn't much fun when you can't buy anything. We ate at a little hole in the wall pop-in-place. It wasn't very good and I don't plan on eating anywhere like that agina. Then we went to see Blood Brothers. That show was Brilliant! It made me laugh and cry. It was moving, it made me think about life and the way I treat my loved ones. It also made me want to hug my mother, kiss all my siblings, and hold them all tight. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and I enjoyed my first time going to the stage door for autographs. I'd seen that done in old movies before, but I had no idea that I would actually do that! Now the back of my London syllabus has four of the actor's signatures on it. We made it back to the hotel, I watched some TV and now I'm going to sleep. We've got a long walk and beach combing tomorrow!
Thursday 1-7-10
Today was the British Museum day! Megan woke me up, we ate breakfast, packed our lunches and then had morning meeting. Megan was nervous about here presentation, but she did great! Beth did a fantastic job with here presentation over the British Library. She even had a powerpoint printed out! And then Deana gave hers over the play "Blood Brothers". I was very excited about seeing that show. We had a short break so Megan and I went to the ATM to get some cash. We walked to the Museum and scoured it for the items on our list and looking at things I wanted to see. I got through all of the ancient civilizations, but we'll have to go back and get the rest. Because I misread my watch Megan and I ended up leaving the museum pretty early. So finding ourselves with time to kill we ran some errands. We found an internet cafe and let our families know that we're doing well. We got some postcards and stamps to send mail back home, then we stopped into a cafe for lunch and tea. I left my green scarf at the cafe and of course had to run quickly back just fifteen minutes before we met to go to the British Library. The British Library was fantastic seeing the original works that I have read and loved was mind blowing. My favorites were Jane Austen's works, Shakespeare, and the Beatles. Also I was in awe of the illuminated texts, with the Bibles being my favorites, to see God's word so carefully and painstakingly copied made me see how extremely valuable it is to everyone.
After the Library we had free time, most of which was spent following the other girls around as they shopped which wasn't much fun when you can't buy anything. We ate at a little hole in the wall pop-in-place. It wasn't very good and I don't plan on eating anywhere like that agina. Then we went to see Blood Brothers. That show was Brilliant! It made me laugh and cry. It was moving, it made me think about life and the way I treat my loved ones. It also made me want to hug my mother, kiss all my siblings, and hold them all tight. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and I enjoyed my first time going to the stage door for autographs. I'd seen that done in old movies before, but I had no idea that I would actually do that! Now the back of my London syllabus has four of the actor's signatures on it. We made it back to the hotel, I watched some TV and now I'm going to sleep. We've got a long walk and beach combing tomorrow!
Friday, March 8, 2013
London 2010 - Day 2
Here's day two of my London trip. Enjoy!
Wednesday 1-6-10
We've arrived! After a long wait and an even longer flight we are finally in London! Went through the border just fine and got on a bus to the city itself! We arrived at our hotel around 3pm and left for dinner at 4:30. We ate at Wagamama's, its a great little Asian place that the Byland's love. I got Cha Han, which is a fried rice dish with chicken, shrimp, and mushroms. It was delectable and came with some miso soup and pickles! After dinner we had our walking tour of London. We had tons of fun riding the tube for the first time! Katherine got in trouble for taking flash photos in the station. I hadn't realized that the Underground went so deep, we went down two escalators and then two more flights of stairs! We came out near the London Eye! I can still hardly believe I've seen it in person! I've seen it so many times in movies and TV that it was surreal. As we turned the corner past the Eye gasps erupted as the Big Ben tower came into view next to Westminster. We crossed the River Thames snapping pictures of the tower and its surroundings. We walked and walked. We took pictures f the statue of Bodicea. She was a fantastic queen of the Britons, who defeated the invading Roman Empire.
We went to the National Gallery where the statues of four lions sit. In front of the museum is a statue of George Washington that sits on American soil. Also London's smallest police station is in front of the museum. We saw where they keep the Queen's horses and the changing of the guard. Katie Tyner had to be moved out of the way by one of the guards, who usually don't move or respond to tourists. It was pretty hilarious, because she had no idea she was blocking the guards. We went to the West End where all the theatres and Broadway shows are located. I'm excited about all the shows we're going to get to see here! Then we went to Piccadilly Circus which reminds me of Times Square in New York with its flashy billboards and theatres and people and such. It was getting colder and we were definitely tired so Dr. and Mrs. Byland walked some of us back to the hotel the others stayed and got some chocolate. We were able to see a lot in London and realize how easy it is to pretty much walk anywhere you want to get too. Now we're back at the hotel and I am ready for a long sleep. Goodnight.
Wednesday 1-6-10
We've arrived! After a long wait and an even longer flight we are finally in London! Went through the border just fine and got on a bus to the city itself! We arrived at our hotel around 3pm and left for dinner at 4:30. We ate at Wagamama's, its a great little Asian place that the Byland's love. I got Cha Han, which is a fried rice dish with chicken, shrimp, and mushroms. It was delectable and came with some miso soup and pickles! After dinner we had our walking tour of London. We had tons of fun riding the tube for the first time! Katherine got in trouble for taking flash photos in the station. I hadn't realized that the Underground went so deep, we went down two escalators and then two more flights of stairs! We came out near the London Eye! I can still hardly believe I've seen it in person! I've seen it so many times in movies and TV that it was surreal. As we turned the corner past the Eye gasps erupted as the Big Ben tower came into view next to Westminster. We crossed the River Thames snapping pictures of the tower and its surroundings. We walked and walked. We took pictures f the statue of Bodicea. She was a fantastic queen of the Britons, who defeated the invading Roman Empire.
We went to the National Gallery where the statues of four lions sit. In front of the museum is a statue of George Washington that sits on American soil. Also London's smallest police station is in front of the museum. We saw where they keep the Queen's horses and the changing of the guard. Katie Tyner had to be moved out of the way by one of the guards, who usually don't move or respond to tourists. It was pretty hilarious, because she had no idea she was blocking the guards. We went to the West End where all the theatres and Broadway shows are located. I'm excited about all the shows we're going to get to see here! Then we went to Piccadilly Circus which reminds me of Times Square in New York with its flashy billboards and theatres and people and such. It was getting colder and we were definitely tired so Dr. and Mrs. Byland walked some of us back to the hotel the others stayed and got some chocolate. We were able to see a lot in London and realize how easy it is to pretty much walk anywhere you want to get too. Now we're back at the hotel and I am ready for a long sleep. Goodnight.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
London 2010 - Day 1
Three years ago I was able to visit London on a school visit. We were able to see all the sights and take in many plays on the West End. I was able to journal every day about my experiences as part of the class. After three years and many hints from friends and family to blog my journal so that they could read about my trip I am finally taking the time to type up my journal! Here goes nothing!
Tuesday 1-5-10
We've made it to Houston! We are on our way. My strange non-displacement thing is kicking in again. I don't feel any different here than I did at home with my family. It's really nice because I never feel homesick. I'm so happy I came on this trip! I'm already having such a great time with my friends. I am anxious to get there! Megan has promised to give me some sleeping medicine so I can actually sleep on the plane. We ate at a very cute little diner in the airport called "Ruby's". I had a cheese burger and fries. I figured it was one of my last American meals for a while so I went for it! I am getting very sleepy, I wish I could sleep now, but I need to wait until we're on the plane. It would be so nice if I could go to sleep and wake up in London!
Our plane has been delayed! It couldn't get out of England. We've met some great people sitting here. We met a Christian man named Bernard Dishman, he's heading home from a conference! He heard Beth Moore, John Piper and Louis Giglio speak! He's brilliant! We met a mom, Renee, with her five year old son, Saffron. Saffron has supplied us with ample entertainment. He's adorable and extremely energetic.
And he's back! He had gone to the toilet with his mum. They're on their way back home after a vacation in Mexico. And we met a lovely lady from Northumberland named Anne. Hopefully they'll be boarding in ten minutes!
Tuesday 1-5-10
We've made it to Houston! We are on our way. My strange non-displacement thing is kicking in again. I don't feel any different here than I did at home with my family. It's really nice because I never feel homesick. I'm so happy I came on this trip! I'm already having such a great time with my friends. I am anxious to get there! Megan has promised to give me some sleeping medicine so I can actually sleep on the plane. We ate at a very cute little diner in the airport called "Ruby's". I had a cheese burger and fries. I figured it was one of my last American meals for a while so I went for it! I am getting very sleepy, I wish I could sleep now, but I need to wait until we're on the plane. It would be so nice if I could go to sleep and wake up in London!
Our plane has been delayed! It couldn't get out of England. We've met some great people sitting here. We met a Christian man named Bernard Dishman, he's heading home from a conference! He heard Beth Moore, John Piper and Louis Giglio speak! He's brilliant! We met a mom, Renee, with her five year old son, Saffron. Saffron has supplied us with ample entertainment. He's adorable and extremely energetic.
And he's back! He had gone to the toilet with his mum. They're on their way back home after a vacation in Mexico. And we met a lovely lady from Northumberland named Anne. Hopefully they'll be boarding in ten minutes!
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