If you ever go to London you should visit Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey was originally built by King Edward the Confessor and then rebuilt by Henry III. King Edward began the building it in 1055, and many things were added since then. When it was rebuilt it had many Gothic styles. There are many statues, stain glass windows and gargoyles. In the center of the church is the alter surrounded by many chapels and shrines. The abby is famous because the coronations (crowing) of all the kings and queens of England took place there. In all the chapels there are many tombs of queens, kings, poets, writers, scientists, musicians, warriors and other famous leaders. The Abbey is still used today for worship. When we visited, they gave us a children's trail which led us all around the Abbey. The children's trail asks many questions about the history of the Abbey and the things that are there. For an example: Who was Queen Elizabeth I buried with? Want the answer?
Just kidding, to find the answer you'll have to go to London's Westminster Abbey!
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Hey Eliot what a cool Blog!
Who would have guessed a Giraffe could pee for up to 5 minutes :)
Next time you get close enough to feed one, please give her a kiss for me! We used to call your uncle Ryan - Ryan the Rhinocerous - I think it still fits him well!
I'm sure your classmates are envious of your travels and being away from school... you just have a bigger classroom now!
Be safe and enjoy your vacation....and most of all be nice to mom :)
Your Uncle Deric
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