21st September 06
I spent my last day in the USA at a war protest in downtown Manhattan. I can’t even explain how much that makes me smile.
Before leaving NYC we had to visit the quintessential tourist trap – the Statue of Liberty.
We’re currently in a hostel in London. It’s only our second day in the city and I already feel quite comfortable on the tube and we’ve covered an immense amount of ground. Sites we’ve visited:
British Museum
Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace
National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
Piccadilly Circus
Big Ben/House of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace
National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
Piccadilly Circus
Big Ben/House of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Nick ended up enjoying the gallery more than he had originally thought – I had to go after taking Art History last year and personal highlights included the Arnolfini Portrait, The Virgin on the Rocks, Venus and Mars and the hilarious Marriage à-la-mode.
Since beginning our global trekking there has ceased to be a moment where Nick’s camera bag (and subsequently sweet, but bulky, camera) has not been present. He has captured just about everything we’ve seen. The pictures below are a bit of a tribute to that. =)
Being in the midst of trendier, prettier, thinner European women has worn on me already. I notice myself doing constant comparisons between me and every female in sight – I think my insecurities and nerves about this year have reared their ugly heads again. Thankfully I realize it and am working on it. It’s not easy though.
Tomorrow we leave to travel around southern England for a few days before ending up back in London to pick up my luggage. I can’t wait to rid myself of them – but I have a feeling Nick’s shoulders look forward to that moment even more than I do. I’m finally excited about being here and beginning this new life – it’s going to be tough, but a blast. I’m up to the challenge.
misstrishy: I love England with a passion! You have to go to Stone Henge, ya know! I envy you right now! I wish I could be there having fun too! Mind the Gap!3 years ago
AmandaMistysMom:
We miss you sooooo much! I’m sure you two will have a great time! Love you and be safe!
3 years ago
nebulatravel: You need anything call us.3 years ago
SuedeKnight: I should totally have given you guys money to buy me some DVDs from England. All the good shows over there are probably WAY cheaper over there. That would be awesome :) Make sure you enjoy the TV in England. :)
You don’t need to be trendier or thinner or any of that stuff. We all like you just the way you are. If you were trendier, I would’ve WHOOPED you at ping-pong girlie girl! You’d be all lookin’ flashy and thinking about your fancy tye-dyed shirt. You’d have felt my wrath then Brady…you and your *gets a shot*
…thin….camera…Crawford…sewer grate….wheeeeeee…*falls over*3 years ago
strawberry14: we’ll be praying for you and watching for all your interesting posts from the motherland.3 years ago
IamNicksMom: thanks for the update, Esther. I look forward to pictures that you two post and notes so that we know where you are. We’re praying daily for you both.3 years ago
presvlisa:
Whoo Hooo! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED for you!! Brings back great MEMORIES! You are so beautiful, give yourself a break! Take a look at some English people’s teeth! LOL!! Keep safe and enjoy yourselves!
ps. There is a great little Arab place called, “Gabby’s. Outside the Leicester Square tube. Have a falafel for me! Also you would love the Bayswater area and Edgeware Road.
Greenwich market is great on a Saturday and you can take a boat ride there on the Thames.
3 years ago
bullmeister: That Statue of Liberty picture makes me think we brought the Wisconsin cheese to that city more than I originally thought. Lots to see, lots to do! Thanks for making me drag your stuff out here. :-P3 years ago