Day Four

Emily met a member of Parliament today. She learned about the British Constitution, the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Monarch. She listened to tapes of discussions held in the World War II Cabinet War Rooms. These were Sir Winston Churchill's underground headquarters during the war. The rooms include living quarters and a soundproofed cabinet room, where crucial strategic decisions were made. The briefing on the "Blitz" describes severe bombing raids that devastated much of London. After all that serious business, she took a stroll down Covent Garden, with it's shops and cafes. She spent $13 at a place called "Monsoon" according to her Visa card. :) Residents and street entertainers abound. This day was capped with a ride on the London Eye, the largest Ferris wheel in the world! Terry and the boys went to see the Sidewinders play in Tucson. They are trying to see as many games as they can, since the team is moving to Reno. Sariah and I went grocery shopping and played with our neighbors dogs. :) Here is a lovely picture of my little artist.