Wednesday

It was a quiet day yesterday, spent with Becky, Darrell, Emily, and Megan, walking, breathing in the scent of flowers, lying in the shade to escape the (gasp) 86 degree weather. (Everyone is just melting here, and I'm wearing 3/4 length sleeves...that's what I get for living in STL)

It was so nice to relax and share conversation with people I know and love. Truly, life wasn't meant to be lived alone. We laughed, had tea and tried to gossip, (apparently you're supposed to gossip when you have tea, but we didn't really know what to gossip about), and then boarded the tube only to part ways at Hammersmith, me heading east toward London, them heading west toward their hotel to rest and prepare for their early morning departure.

But it was a good day...

Today I'm going to head to the Globe to see if I can get tickets for As You LIke It's Friday evening performance. Then I'll stop by the Tate Modern, although I heard it wasn't all that. Then I'll try to see the Changing of the Guard, but I might not make it if I really like the Tate. Then to Trafalgar Square where they'll be celebrating Canada Day (why not?) Then to the National Gallery and if time to the National Portrait Gallery. Then to the north to enjoy the company of Pam, Mike and Darius Golafshar! Pam so sweetly invited me over for dinner.

Then to bed.

Last night I met two young girls from Germany. They're super sweet and came on holiday to celebrate their graduation...from high school! We talked for quite awhile, and they also wanted to come to England so that they could visit all the sights in Pride and Prejudice! We laughed that we had all had the same idea. There's even a German book about where to go to follow in Jane Austen's steps. We chatted for quite awhile...their English is impeccable! They had taken their favorite classes side by side in both English and German. Brilliant! When they asked how old I was, I gave them a line from Pride and Prejudice saying I wouldn't own to it...they laughed and told me I looked twenty. I think we're going to be great friends! =)

Still, nothing can replace my dear friends...I miss you and love you!

Erin - on Monday, these birds were swooping close to my head and they very nearly poked my eyes out...I thought of you!

Lots more to tell, but my time at the computer is up...