Reading Da Vinci did bring me back to the time when I visited London with Maria L. in the spring of ‘96. The pic shows me outside Westminster Abbey whose grand structure was unfortunately not captured by our amateur cams. In the words of Dan Brown, the Abbey is “neither cathedral nor parish church.” It is here where the remains of kings, statesmen, scientists, poets and musicians are entombed, including Elizabeth I. It has also witnessed the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, the canonization of Edward the Confessor, the marriage of Andrew and Fergie as well as the funerals of Henry V, Queen Elizabeth I, and Lady Diana.
What would a visit to London be without going to Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, Hyde Park and the Tower Bridge? We went to #11 Downing St. and it’s true, those stolid horse guards are as immoveable as a rock! Our tour was made enjoyable by our gracious host, Josette , a Filipina married to a British Indian who led us through familiar landmarks like Oxford St., Little Venice, Harrod’s, and the West End where Miss Saigon was playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Resting in Josette’s house was a pleasure because it was filled with laughter, dogs and the familiar,delectable foods back home.

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