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The weary traveller arrives at Heathrow
Bekah left LA for a 10 hr. flight to London. Her first flight! |
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We saw some of the sights from the London Eye.
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London from above
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The London Eye glass gondola
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Lee and Dee - cruising friends
We meet former cruising friends in London. We have not seen them for more than 8 years. |
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Big Ben
The famous clock tower is part of the British Parliament building. |
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Taking a ride on the river Thames
The London Eye is in the background |
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British Museum
Bekah's wish is to visit the Egyptian section of the British Museum |
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Hello Mummy!
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More mummies
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Egyptian artifacts
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Egyptian statues
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More Egyptian artifacts
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Controversial "Elgin Marbles"
Parts of the marble frieze along the top of Athen's Parthenon were remove by Lord Elgin and taken to be displayed in the British Museum. They were supposedly taken to preserve them. Greece has always wanted them back. |
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"Elgin Marbles"
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Waiting in the "Tube."
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London Pub
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Feeding the Queen's swans
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