Today I got to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the British Library. It was quite interesting to say the least. In addition to being a library, the British Library also has many documents which I got to take a look at. Some of the most impressive documents were a copy of the "Emancipation Proclamation" signed by Abraham Lincoln, A sealed copy of the Magna Carta, Numerous Beatles songs written on various things: napkins, hotel stationary, etc. by Paul & John, Handel's Messiah, Pages from Leonardo de Vinci's notebooks, a bill of sale for a property signed by William Shakespeare and many many other documents. It was a most impressive selection of archival documents.
In addition to going to the library today I also booked some travel for this September. I decided that since the price was so low that I will check out the Scandinavian scene and go to Norway for a long weekend. My plan is to fly to Oslo and check out the city for a day or two then take the 7-hour train to Bergen which is supposed to be the train ride to ruin all future train travel as it travels through various natural wonders.
As for this blog, I have made two changes. The first is that I added a poll feature to the site. I hope that you the reader will help me to decide where to travel next. Making it a sort of interactive thing. As soon as this poll ends I'll put another one up. I am going to try to go someplace new every time I get 2-3 days off work.
Another new item on the blog is the chatbox. Here you can leave me a note without having to have an account. Just leave your name and a message. If you are visiting from another blog you can leave your address there as well if you'd like.
Ok, well that's all I have for today. Too bad I couldn't take any pictures of the British Library. Tomorrow I am going to the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. I think you can expect some good pics from that!
Until we meet again!
Take Care,
~Jenn
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