Day 7:
It was befitting that after our collegiate day yesterday we should begin the new day at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The medieval church began its climb above the city in the eleventh century and has both a dark and elaborate history. We all began our trek – and I choose that word deliberately – up the winding staircases to the 360° view of London. Breathtaking I say? A resounding ‘yes!’ from our group is heard. After all, it is 528 steps both ways. Put that in your Fitbit! After catching our breath and practicing our best British accents, we were off to The Globe Theatre…complete with actors warming up for a performance on stage! I honestly could have stayed for hours, except I knew what was, literally, around the corner: the students were about to experience an acting class with a Shakespearean actor (and I had a video camera)! Many of you freshmen need to share your talents in theatre class. What energy! What focus! And what talent! (Or for some maybe I should say, ‘what effort!) Seriously, to think of the day ending here would be a day well worth remembering. But lets keep going or, as Elizabeth would say, “Let’s go a weenie bit farther.” Following a busy, noisy, and tasty dinner at The Strand Carvery, we made our way through the Theatre District’s frenzied hustle and bustle to our final musical, Les Miserables. The musical’s story is legendary, and the performance was riveting. Few students snoozed this evening; the talent and overall strength of the company was astounding. What a memorable way to end our time in London! One last ‘group up’ and sweet prayer at the corner and onward toward our hotel…but wait! What would our nightly trek to the Mentone be without converging on the convenience store on Cartwright Gardens? Yes, it’s large waters, cereal, and odd candy before setting our alarms for 5 a.m.
For our fitter-by-the-minute travelers and followers: 15,005 steps, 6.77 miles, 62 flights of stairs ascended...
It was befitting that after our collegiate day yesterday we should begin the new day at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The medieval church began its climb above the city in the eleventh century and has both a dark and elaborate history. We all began our trek – and I choose that word deliberately – up the winding staircases to the 360° view of London. Breathtaking I say? A resounding ‘yes!’ from our group is heard. After all, it is 528 steps both ways. Put that in your Fitbit! After catching our breath and practicing our best British accents, we were off to The Globe Theatre…complete with actors warming up for a performance on stage! I honestly could have stayed for hours, except I knew what was, literally, around the corner: the students were about to experience an acting class with a Shakespearean actor (and I had a video camera)! Many of you freshmen need to share your talents in theatre class. What energy! What focus! And what talent! (Or for some maybe I should say, ‘what effort!) Seriously, to think of the day ending here would be a day well worth remembering. But lets keep going or, as Elizabeth would say, “Let’s go a weenie bit farther.” Following a busy, noisy, and tasty dinner at The Strand Carvery, we made our way through the Theatre District’s frenzied hustle and bustle to our final musical, Les Miserables. The musical’s story is legendary, and the performance was riveting. Few students snoozed this evening; the talent and overall strength of the company was astounding. What a memorable way to end our time in London! One last ‘group up’ and sweet prayer at the corner and onward toward our hotel…but wait! What would our nightly trek to the Mentone be without converging on the convenience store on Cartwright Gardens? Yes, it’s large waters, cereal, and odd candy before setting our alarms for 5 a.m.
For our fitter-by-the-minute travelers and followers: 15,005 steps, 6.77 miles, 62 flights of stairs ascended...
