The Famous Horse Guard

London

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July 24th 2008
I landed in London yesterday afternoon, what a change from Uganda. Last night I showered, with hot water, and went around the corner for fish & chips and a pint. Wow! My senses were immediately reset. All the veggies I want are available, the electric stays on, there are traffic lights, and the air is free of diesel fuel and charcoal fumes. Don't think I could ever take these things for granted ag ... 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