Like any great novel, our literary tour has come to an end and as we pack up our suitcases for one final time this morning. There is an attachment we feel for this country that didn't exist just eight days ago. Our bags overflow with a souvenir trail of priceless memories that will help us translate our journey to you back home.
Just a few final things to do before we go. We ate our last English breakfast and headed out into the sunshine for a walk through St. James Park to bid farewell to the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Final group shots of tired but happy smiles capture the mood- exhausted but contented.
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| A little memorial set up in front of Parliament for the attack there a few weeks ago |
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| Looking back as we walk by Parliament, this view never gets old! |
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| Beautiful views throughout the park |
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| Buckingham Palace in the distance |
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| A little stop in the park to enjoy the beautiful flowers |
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| Buckingham Palace |
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| Protecting the Queen |
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| Our men at the palace gate |
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| I think we exhausted the kids... |
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| ...and the adults! But we weren't ready to leave |
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| We're going to miss this |
We concluded this tour with a little altitude on the city on the London Eye. The sights were spectacular! Cast against the backdrop of bright blue skies, it is indeed a vibrant city, but one that needs Christ desperately. We know how to pray with specificity now.
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| Heading back to ride the London Eye |
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| Each capsule holds 28 people so we split up and were ready to board |
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| The view from the top |
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| Looking down to Westminster Bridge |
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| Looking across and up the river a bit |
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| The view behind our hotel and Waterloo Station - Britain's busiest railway station |
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| Grabbing our luggage and waiting for the bus |
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| Enjoying the view one last time before leaving |
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| When you're tired, you'll sleep anywhere! (now that's being resourceful) |
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| At the airport but not ready to leave |
50 travelers, 100+ pieces of luggage, over 45 walking miles, 620 miles by coach, 5 modes of transportation, 6 cities, 8 days and 1 great God to whom we are so grateful for the privilege of this journey. Thank you for sharing it with us, and thank you England for opening your doors and your hearts to us on this 2017 Literary Tour. If God wills, we will see you next year!
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| Till next time, England |
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