Today was another great day! We got a late start this morning, 10:30am, where we jumped on the tube at our favorite tube stop, Euston Station. We went to St. Paul's Cathedral, which is the 2nd largest basilica in the world, next to St. Peter's in the Vatican. I've never seen a church that big before! It was incredible! Our whole class walked to the top of St. Paul's which is about 400 steps, possibly more. We breathlessly took in the view from the top! We also toured the crypt which has the body of Arthur Duke of Wellington, as well as Lord Nelson, who was a famous naval commander that we have been learning about for the past two days. Yesterday, we visited the painted hall where his body laid in state for three days after he died. 90,000 people came to view him! Most of us then enjoyed lunch with Dr. Bell at a place called Leon's, where I got some yummy falafel!

When we finished lunch, we journeyed back out to Greenwich to visit the National Maritime Museum. We visited a gallery and was given a tour of that gallery by the curator. It was really interesting and definitely added a lot to the museum. After a short discussion of the readings for the day, which were written by John (the curator), we marched all the way up the hill to the observatory where the prime meridian line is located. We enjoyed taking pictures in the two different hemispheres of the world.

Briana, Lauren, Drew, and I all ventured over to the London Eye and bought tickets. We then went to a mexican restaurant where Lauren and I sampled some classic margaritas! Why not, we are legal in this country! Dinner ended up being delicious and a great pick! We then walked back to the London Eye and took the 30 minute ride. The sites were great from the very top. We did some walking and shopping after around the area and finally returned back to the flats around 9:30ish. It was a long and busy day but a lot of fun!