Polite guests should never tease their hosts. And yet, we couldn't resist sharing sightings that made us laugh...
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As we neared the end of our stay in London, we still had a long list of landmarks to visit, not the least of which was Big Ben. Unfortunately, he was undergoing a facelift. Or rather, body work, since the clock face was the only visible part not under restoration. Because it was nearby, we visited the London Eye, the Ferris wheel with supposedly amazing views of the city. Tickets were sold out the day of our visit, so we settled for a picture of just the ride itself.
One day, whilst Dale taught class, Darcie walked to the Tate Modern, a gallery of modern art. She was excited to learn about Andy Warhol, Matisse, Picasso as well as lesser known artists. However, there were also exhibits that reminded her why modern art is considered pretentious.
We toured the iconic Tower Bridge which is still in operation as a drawbridge today. London is an incredibly walkable city, so we made a day of it, meandering along the Thames and visiting several other landmarks.
Today we walked to the National Gallery (https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk). Like many of the museums in London, entrance is free. Neither of us is religious nor an art connoisseur, so we sped through about two-thirds of the exhibition. We did recognize and admire some works by Rembrandt; Manet, Monet and other impressionists; Da Vinci and Van Gogh.
We took a train ride to Exmouth, on the southwest coast of England (at the mouth of the River Exe), to visit Darcie’s side of the family. Exmouth is a charming coastal town offering water sports, walking and biking paths, and a small downtown shopping area. Besides a fun opportunity to connect with family, we tried some local food. |
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