Big Ben

Gretchen and the Pickpocket

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August 27th 2006
It’s Sunday, 27 August. Gretchen and I just got back from church and ate lunch. While she is taking a nap, I’m going to type up this blog update. Later this afternoon/evening I’ll probably head back to the Radisson down the street and take advantage of their free wireless to upload this… Before I give you an update, I should clarify something that some of you have asked about. In addi ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » Heathrow Airport

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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