| LONDON |
~1995~ London - April 1995 My Travel My Reflection |
| London is Europe's biggest city--spreading over an area of more than 620 square miles from its core on the River Thames. Its size, vast crowds, and hectic pace add to the exhilarating energy of the city. Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, The National Gallery, Kensington Gardens, Harrods department store, the Royal Opera House: these are all enchanting sites worth a visit. The dazzling civic landmarks, Roman ruins, baroque churches, quiet squares, narrow alleyways, and perfectly manicured parks make London the walker's paradise. However, London's greatest treasure is perhaps its unparalleled theater scene. From the Royal Shakespeare Company to recent Broadway hits and avant-garde pieces, the fine productions offered continue the most distinguished and innovative thespian tradition in the world. In addition to the high quality of the shows, discount tickets are almost always available at one of the many entertainment outlets around town. |
| Many visitors spend all their time in the West End, where most of the attractions are, with a visit to The City ,London's financial district, to see the Tower of London. |
| Culturally, at least, London is gleaming with civic pride. New galleries, such as the Tate Modern, and refurbishments to old institutions (the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Britain) have given London a cultural boost not witnessed since the Victorian era. Better yet, the introduction of free entry to museums means that, despite the drop in tourism, visitor numbers are healthy. |
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| "Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once." [Lillian Dickson] "You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough." [Joe E. Lewis] |
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| I met him in London. He was in London earlier to attend a seminar. The first day in London was spent on the Hop-on tour bus, visited Madam Tussaud, Big Ben and The London Bridge. Second day, we rented a car and drove to Reading where we stopped and visited the Windsor Castle. Third day, We visited Bank Negara's London Representative Office in Berkely. |