Tuesday, July 12
Hello,
We went into London again today. It was beautiful to start with. We walked to the London Eye and went up in it. I think I am finally over a lifetime of being afraid of heights. Jakarta cured me. You couldn't even cross the street there without having to go up and over. Although a few years ago, Molly and Dad dragged me around the top of Stephansdom in Vienna, and that might also have helped to cure me. I'm sure there are nail marks in the bricks in the wall just off the elevator!
We had a great view of London, in spite of the heavy clouds. Actually I think the dark, menacing clouds were beautiful. You can decide for yourself from the photos below.
After that, we walked to Westminster Abbey. Missy and Dad went through it, but my toe was in serious need of time off. It poured buckets while they were inside, but luckily it had blown over by the time they came out. Both of them loved it, they took a tour with headphones--Jeremy Irons narrating!
Then we went to meet Molly, have lunch and see her new building. I'd say 'office building', but she is a scientist. Huge rooms with lots of scientific gear. Loads of windows--a really beautiful new work space.
Tomorrow Dad and I are taking a break, Missy is going into town on her own. Hopefully we will see her again!
amy
Hello,
We went into London again today. It was beautiful to start with. We walked to the London Eye and went up in it. I think I am finally over a lifetime of being afraid of heights. Jakarta cured me. You couldn't even cross the street there without having to go up and over. Although a few years ago, Molly and Dad dragged me around the top of Stephansdom in Vienna, and that might also have helped to cure me. I'm sure there are nail marks in the bricks in the wall just off the elevator!
We had a great view of London, in spite of the heavy clouds. Actually I think the dark, menacing clouds were beautiful. You can decide for yourself from the photos below.
After that, we walked to Westminster Abbey. Missy and Dad went through it, but my toe was in serious need of time off. It poured buckets while they were inside, but luckily it had blown over by the time they came out. Both of them loved it, they took a tour with headphones--Jeremy Irons narrating!
Then we went to meet Molly, have lunch and see her new building. I'd say 'office building', but she is a scientist. Huge rooms with lots of scientific gear. Loads of windows--a really beautiful new work space.
Tomorrow Dad and I are taking a break, Missy is going into town on her own. Hopefully we will see her again!
amy
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| Missy and Dad on the London Eye. It was built for the Millennium and was supposed to be temporary, but it was so popular, they kept it up. According to one of the guards--it is ALWAYS busy there. |
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| Parliament, The Thames and Big Ben |
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| Missy's picture from the Eye. I love the dark clouds. |
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| Amy, Dad, Big Ben and Missy |
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| Pano from the Eye, looking north |
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| Looking south |
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| Molly's new lab (but that is not Molly--it's Dad) |
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| And another of her new lab |
My favorite shot is the selfie with Big Ben in the background. So wonderful to see my friend Lyle in London!
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