Apologies, but I am in the middle of a job hunt and time for typing is short...
Westminster Abbey was great; I am glad I decided to go. The entrance fee is high, but (as with The Tower) the history just cannot be reckoned with.
Essentially, the Abbey feels like a huge burial ground. There are tombs and memorials all over the cavernous interior. The various fashions of the mourners depicted in the statues helps to date everything, but the tomb of Edward the Confessor needs no fanfare- it is smack bang in the middle of everything.
A highlight is the Coronation Chair - made in 1301(!) for afore-mentioned heir and still in use. Likewise, the Poet's Corner made a big impact. I have studied most of these authors at some stage, and felt some of them deserve more recognition than they get. For example, the Bronte sisters have a tiny plaque hidden in a corner underneath a massive scupture from some other benefactor of the Abbey.
Anyway, after seeing a roman coffin from the 4th century in the Abbey's museum, there was nothing else that could feel old enough really... So, my aunt and I had a picnic besides the Thames in a sunny spot near Queen Vicki's Tower. I really like the area by the Houses of Parliament - although there is so much noise being made in the British media about Blair leaving that it would be nice to get away from the whole thing...
Having lingered probably longer than I should, I have come back up town to be a good girl... Thanks for all your kind wishes- there are plenty of jobs that appeal, it will just take a while before any start interviewing.
I am having my first night out on the town this evening, so shall consider it my duty to get into some sort of interesting adventure.... makes for a more interesting blog.
Friday, September 08, 2006
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Dear Amy, This is the second time I have attempted to send you a message on this blog thingyme - the first time was to report that I was off to Ballantynes to buy another twin set to match my pearls in an endeavour to continue in my emulation of the late Queen Mum. (Cheeky brat, you - but I DID have a laugh.) I've been loving your newsy entries - shame that you are so illiterate and unable to string two words together in a coherent and descriptive fashion!!!!!!!!!!
I've also been to St Pauls and Westminster and can agree with all you described. Seems that having your other Auntie in town must of be of great mutual advantage. I envied your picnic beside the Thames - one of my best meals ever was fish & chips late at night by that same water and with the lights of London glittering all around me. (The other dinner with Michael and co. at the posh Oxo restaurant beside the Thames in 2000 was not too bad either!!) How many times have you felt the necessity to pinch yourself just to prove that you are indeed in one of the world's most famous/historic/exciting/CROWDED/etc. cities?
Your new job sounds just the ticket - good luck with that. Love from Auntie Christine aka Queen Mum xxx
Hi Amy from Heidi
Love Dorothy's slippers - this Kansan covets those rubies - even if she isn't in Kansas anymore! I will keep this photo on my wall to remind me of home! And loving your descriptions - good laughs at the end of a tiring day are surely welcome!
Hang in there with your job and good luck on the hunting for something more permanent and more stimulating.
All is well here - missing your energy and enthusiasm.
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