It's another week in the UK, at Boxhill School, and being a part of this interesting world. I've had so many different kinds of experiences: walks, conversations, meals, drinks, and sights. Last weekend on Saturday, Annie & I went back to London for another day trip. Her co-operative history teacher gave us a list of places to see, that are listed in sections of the city. We knew that we wanted to go see the Tower of London and the London Bridge, so we took at look at a map and the list to see where else we could go see in that neighborhood. I was pleased to find out that the TATE Modern Museum was also along the waterfront.
We headed out early & got to the Tower of London at about 10:30am, with plenty of time to follow along a 1-hour tour group led by a Yeoman. There, we were able to hear some grand tales about the castle, love, prisoners, executions, ravens, buildings, burials, and the royal jewels. It was quite an experience that I doubt I will have another like it. We also were able to go see the Royal Jewels and walk along the wall & inside the turrets to see things from a different perspective. There were some amazing wire sculptures of animals here and there like elephants, lions, and baboons on the walls. Outside, there were 8 large ravens that are kept under a watchful eye in hopes to keep them at home in the Tower for good luck.
We headed out early & got to the Tower of London at about 10:30am, with plenty of time to follow along a 1-hour tour group led by a Yeoman. There, we were able to hear some grand tales about the castle, love, prisoners, executions, ravens, buildings, burials, and the royal jewels. It was quite an experience that I doubt I will have another like it. We also were able to go see the Royal Jewels and walk along the wall & inside the turrets to see things from a different perspective. There were some amazing wire sculptures of animals here and there like elephants, lions, and baboons on the walls. Outside, there were 8 large ravens that are kept under a watchful eye in hopes to keep them at home in the Tower for good luck.
After, we headed onto our next destination: to walk over the Thames River across the London Bridge & follow the Queen's Walk. This was another beautiful sight to behold. Now, I can say that I have seen two beautiful bridges in my lifetime - San Fransisco's Golden Gate, and the London Bridge.
On the other side, we enjoyed the wide range of cafe's, shops, restaurants, parks, pubs, and colorful people! We found a sandwich shop for delicious toasted baguettes with cheese and savories. The staff was so pleasant and gave us our own lunch bags for our carry out. We found a nice spot to sit in front of the river to eat and just enjoy people watching.
On the other side, we enjoyed the wide range of cafe's, shops, restaurants, parks, pubs, and colorful people! We found a sandwich shop for delicious toasted baguettes with cheese and savories. The staff was so pleasant and gave us our own lunch bags for our carry out. We found a nice spot to sit in front of the river to eat and just enjoy people watching.
Following that, we headed onward to the next spot on the map... the TATE Modern Museum. http://www.tate.org.uk/
The outside grass, birch trees, and stairs sculpture were only the beginning of what was to come next. Inside, I was thrilled to see some of my favorite artists: Annette Messager, Claude Monet, Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, George Braque, Salvidor Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Edgar Degas, and Marcel Duchamp!
The outside grass, birch trees, and stairs sculpture were only the beginning of what was to come next. Inside, I was thrilled to see some of my favorite artists: Annette Messager, Claude Monet, Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, George Braque, Salvidor Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Edgar Degas, and Marcel Duchamp!
And here are a few more picks from Dorking...
You can view all of my sets of photos here on Flikr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/102582703@N04/sets/
I'll have to make some more time to write about my teaching experience here in Dorking this weekend. It's been such a busy week I have barely had any time to upload my pictures. However, it has been a very productive one at the school. Now, I must try to get some sleep. Tomorrow is Friday and that means Saturday is another day to travel and have fun in a different place. Prelude: I'll be going on a coach bus tour from London to Stonehenge, to Windsor, and then onto Bath! Exciting times! :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/102582703@N04/sets/
I'll have to make some more time to write about my teaching experience here in Dorking this weekend. It's been such a busy week I have barely had any time to upload my pictures. However, it has been a very productive one at the school. Now, I must try to get some sleep. Tomorrow is Friday and that means Saturday is another day to travel and have fun in a different place. Prelude: I'll be going on a coach bus tour from London to Stonehenge, to Windsor, and then onto Bath! Exciting times! :)
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