getting the hang of it.

I can't believe how well I am getting to understand the area in just a few days! Its getting easier and easier to find streets, tube stops, and not get hit by all the bikers and mopeds. Now that I know my way around better it is more enjoyable to relax a little and enjoy everything London has to offer. I have been the the British Museum about 5 times so far and will go back a few more in the next weeks. It is only a few blocks from our hotel and right between our school and our hotel. Our school is owned by Florida State University and is called the London center. For the 3 weeks we are here we use one room, the computer lab, and the library for our class and project.
Last Night I went with a group to the opera "Oh, Susanna." It was ok but not amazing. It was done by some graduate students in an old theater above above a Pub actually. It had a lot of character, the place that is. I was glad I went though, its just exciting experience things that only happen here and not back in the state.
This morning was amazing to say the least. We attended church at Westminster Abbey. Such an exciting thing to do! I actually sat in the choir section with a few kids and a professor I am here with. I was one row away from the mens/boys choir who sang for the service. This church was started by Henry IIIV, 500 years ago, when he broke off the Catholic church. This is also the place where Princes Diana's Funeral was held along with many wedding. All around the whole church many famous poets, musicians, and royalty are buried literally in the church. They are even some that are buried in the floor and you walk over the stones that are their grave markers. Kinda weird but kinda cool. During the service they had communion. Not knowing if I wanted to share a glass of wine with that many tourists I opted for the blessing instead. It is a neat experience to be blessed in a church started to bring Christianity to Europe 500 years ago.
After Church I went to Buckingham Palace with a bunch of girls. The flag was up because the queen was home. It was kinda windy, but fun to visit. After that we got lunch and headed to the British Museum. Tonight I just relaxed and went out to eat before homework with a group of students.
Stay tuned for pictures!!