Category England
[day 6] Liverpool Street Train Station, London, United Kingdom
Europe is known for their elaborate train stations and this one was no exception. I’ve always been impressed by the excellent rail system that connects most points throughout Europe. This was a station close by Wendy’s new flat that was a hub for both the Underground and the long distance trains. This Liverpool Street station […]
[day 5] London by Night, London, United Kingdon
No trip to London can be complete without a stroll through the city by night. The sights in London light up and create reflections in the River Thames, the second longest river in the United Kingdom. In this photo, you can see the London Eye, a huge ferris wheel, as well as the Houses of […]
[day 4] Michael Jackson Memorial, London, United Kingdom
In London, where Michael Jackson’s 50 concert tour dates was set to begin soon, news of his death rippled throughout the city. At the Lyric Theatre, the Thriller Live show was originally created and performed to celebrate the accomplishments and musical influence of Michael Jackson, and it has now become a tribute to his life. […]
[day 3] Henman Hill, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, London, United Kingdom
Since I’m back in the states now, I’m going to still chronicle my trip, day by day. Lots of catching up to do! We were lucky enough to be in the UK during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. We paid for admission to the tennis grounds which were […]
[day 2] Brighton Gardens, Brighton, United Kingdom
I haven’t had time to update – finally doing it now! On my second day in the UK, I took a train in the morning to visit Kristin and to visit the beach city of Brighton! I haven’t seen her in a long time so it was great catching up. It was a sunny day […]
[day 1] London School of Economics (LSE), London, United Kingdon
After a long flight and some delays, I finally arrived in London this morning. It’s 8 hours ahead of LA time over here. A ride on the tube to the Russell Park station and a short walk later, I met up with Wendy! It’s been a while since I’ve seen her! Anyway, we had a […]
Great Court, British Museum, London, England
The Great Court surrounds the original Reading Room of the British Museum. Once closed to the public, the reading room was only open for serious researchers and among them, well known figures (Mark Twain, Mahatma Ghandi, Karl Marx, George Orwell). It has now been transformed to an area with a collection of books on travel, […]
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