It's RAA!!ool to the RESCUE!!

When traveling in a large group, it's important to have a system in place to be able to keep track of everyone so that you don't lose a member while traveling place to place. A numbering system can work really well or maybe the group can divide into sub-groups but we discovered the BEST solution to be my good friend and mascot, RAA!!ool!! :)

The delightful rainbow puppet makes for the perfect companion on an overseas excursion. Despite his tendency to bite things at random, he is colorful and will always put a smile on your face. Today, we discovered that not only he is awesome but he also stands out in a crowd! Now, it might seem slightly childish or embarrassing to walk around with a sock puppet on your hand in a such a dignified city as London BUT it was comforting to our friends at the back of our line to have a beacon of color leading their way.

We started off our week at the Westminster Abbey with another delightful tour guide, Brian. We learned so much about England's royal line and the rich history this country has to offer. There are some out there that might make jokes about the English monarchy and find it out dated, but I find it fascinating. I love that so much of how the country started is still present today. It feels like you are really there, seeing it all in the past. Visiting England is like going into a time machine- it's all still here.

We heard a beautiful concert at St. Martin's in Field at Traflagar featuring a piano, flute, and oboe. We were only to catch a taste of this beautiful concert before we headed off to the London Eye. Though it can make for a terrifying trip, the scenery is exquisite from that perspective and you get the chance to capture the whole city. Our whirlwind day ended in Notting Hill where we all finally got to check out Harry Potter!!