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Last Day in London

Yesterday we got to go on a tour of St. Paul's cathedral, which was amazing! It's a stunning building, and even more impressive is the fact that it survived the Blitz during WWII and is still standing. During the tour, I learned that they had a full-time volunteer crew during the war that stayed and put out fires on the roof all night during the bombings. The cathedral survived largely thanks to their efforts.

I got to climb 528 stairs up to the top of the dome to see the view of the city.

Totally worth it! This is the more modern side of the city.
From this view you can see the Thames, the Millennium Bridge, and the Globe Theater. 


Another view from the top. 
After climbing all that way, I had to get a picture. :)

After St. Paul's, we went a little ways outside the city to visit the London Cemetery, where many important figures are buried. This is a view looking back at London from a hill near the cemetery.

Finally, some green! I love all the little white houses in the distance. 

And last but not least, the London cemetery! It is 16 acres packed with headstone upon headstone, and lots of foliage and trees. Here are a few pictures. 



The author George Elliot is buried here, as well as Karl Marx. 

London has been an adventure, and it is a charming city, but I am ready to leave and continue my adventures throughout the rest of the UK. Stay tuned for more. Until then, love to you all! 


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  1. TMay 8, 2019 at 7:48 PM

    Love the pictures of St. Paul's and the view. Love the stories from WWII also! And how cool to visit that beautiful cemetery! So excited to see where you journey goes now! Love you!

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