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Living it up in London

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June 20th 2006
So, our first full day in London was fantastic. Carly and Matt took Ben and I on a tour of some of the major London attractions, perfectly planning a few surprises on the side. Despite its reputation, London's weather was sunny and hot. Our first surprise was a festival in Leicester Square, complete with free goodie bags and classical musical show tunes concerts. We passed through and continue ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more