Another day on the Underground


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August 8th 2007
Published: August 9th 2007
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Today started off very interesting. I boarded the train heading to downtown and 5 minutes later it was stopped dead on the tracks in the middle of no where! At first, the Londoners acted like this was the norm, so I followed suit. After some time had past, they started to get irritated. There was finally a PA explaining that there was a problem at the central station and the trains were going to be backed up. Soon enough we were on our way and it was like nothing happened. When I got off at the central station and boarded my next train there was a PA apologizing the the delays...it stated..."We apologize for the delay, due to body on the tracks." Pretty scary stuff! Just remember, when traveling by train, when they say stand behind the yellow line, they really mean it!

Well, I finally reached my destination and made my way to the London Bridge. I remembered the nursery rhyme from when I was a child but was curious as to the meaning behind the lyrics so I googled it of course! 😉 If you are curious at all you can click the links below for the full story:
http://www.rhymes.org.uk/london-bridge-is-falling-down.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Bridge_is_Falling_Down

After snapping a few photos of the London Bridge, I made my way down to St Pauls Cathedral. You will see photos of the Cathedral and the grounds. Enjoy!


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9th August 2007

I'm so jealous!!!
It looks like you are having a great time!! Keep the pics coming and hit up a pub and have a pint of bitters for me :)
9th August 2007

your a nut
im glad you are doing this, both the trip and the blog, kinda cool to see it through your eyes this far away. im also glad that you still have the two most important inanimate objects to you readily available... your shirt and google.... love ya lots!!! keep doin it!!
9th August 2007

Looks like fun to me. Pris is still sad.....glad you are having a good time, we miss you like crazy. Be careful the Kenyons
9th August 2007

I love the statues!
man, that all looks so amazing! glad you're such a shutter bug :)
10th August 2007

amazing
I am so jealous! The pictures are amazing. I hope you continue to have an amazing experience. Take care!
10th August 2007

ahhhhh
St Paul's is so amazing. I hope you went in, and all the way up!
13th August 2007

Wish I Was There
Great pictures Sam. I feel like I am right there.
13th August 2007

Miss You
That's pretty scary about the train situation. I'm so happy you are keeping us all posted of your travels. Wish I was there with you! Keep taking pictures. Can't wait to see more!
24th August 2007

Hello
Just wanted to let you know that my email address is nick@opadron.com. I finally checked my yahoo account and noticed your blogs were sent there. Seems like you are having a great time. Christina says hello! Take care, Nick

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