Monday, July 30

Monday, 30 July 2007

Monday was a travel day on the way from Bristol to various places. Some in our group are headed elsewhere, but most of us are staying in London for 3 more days. Sorry I don't have pictures right now - I'm using the internet cafe's computer. When I have a moment with my laptop, I'll put up some photos. That may not be until our layover in the Newark airport... but I'll try sooner!

First stop - Stonehenge, one of the oldest and most mysterious sites in all of the world. Even what is known about it poses more questions than answers. HERE is their website, which has all kinds of info, and I'll put up some pictures the first chance I get.

Next stop - Salisbury Cathedral.... whoever said we might get tired of looking at cathedrals was just plain batty! Some of the only "enamel" stained glass in the UK is at the back of the altar. The depth of the blue color is simply stunning. If you haven't been clicking on any of the external links, please click HERE for their website just to see the stained glass.

After a spot of lunch, on to London, where our hotel is on Kensington Park High Street, overlooking Kensington Park. Since we were only a few minutes from the Royal Albert Hall, some of us decided to take in the evening's BBC Promenade Concert. Remember our Bristol composer - Philip Wilby? We just missed hearing his premier piece at the Proms last Saturday. The program we heard included the European premier of Esa Pekka Salonen's piano concerto and Berlioz Romeo and Juliet.

Thanks for continuing to check in! More soon!