Day 3 London
Today started bright and early as always with our cheery Delegation Manager Alex Harlock
I put many of the pictures in this gallery. I took about 2-300 pictures a day, but mostly included pictures with people in them in the gallery. If anyone wants pictures of the art or the architecture , which was amazing, email me. I’ll eventually put the art and architecture pictures in a gallery connected with this one.
We then prepared for what a number of students said has been the highlight of the program for them so far, meeting a former Member of Parliament.
We went to one of the most distinguished buildings in London for this briefing…
Patrick Nicholls addressed us for one of the shortest hours so far. He deftly tied history to the present UK political system. He also helped our delegates realize how proud they should be to live in a country which exists to guard the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He asked them to think of America as the ‘Shining Beacon of Liberty” for the world. With Delegates like ours training to take the reins of America, that beacon will shine brightly for many years to come!
We continued to walk through history in downtown London as Alex brought it alive and helped the Delegates understand the significance for them.
We walked along the river …
to St. James Park where we enjoyed lunch on the green grass and had a bit of ice cream.
Next we went back in time to World War II and imagined life amidst the raining bombs of the blitz.
We descended into the secret war room of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his war cabinet where they help the People of England ‘Never Give Up!’ and not only repel the Nazi invasion of their island, but win the last big war on terror.
The delegates got their first bit of free time enjoying the street performers and shopping in Covent Garden. We enjoyed dinner of Steak Pie at a typical English pub. We then trekked across the Thames to the British Air London Eye to take in the beautiful evening views of London and each other.
Off to meet with leaders and a bit of time to catch up.
Another day full of expanding our perspective on life.
Checking out and heading to Oxford & Warwick tomorrow.