Lesson 4 Hit the Road!
London Delights
There’s always an air of excitement surrounding summer vacations, and this one in particular holds a special place in my heart.
My parents and I traveled to London to visit my brother, who was there as an exchange student.
The days I spent exploring the city with my family were undoubtedly the sweetest moments of all.
Here are some highlights of my London stay.
Day 1 First Impressions of London
Walking around the area we were staying in, I couldn’t help but notice several signs along the streets that read, “TO LET.”
At first, I assumed that these signs were missing the letter “I”, and that the UK was incredibly toilet friendly.
I excitedly shared my thoughts with my brother, mentioning that it seemed like London had many public restrooms.
He explained that “TO LET” actually means “for rent” in British English.
It was one of the funny moments that left us all laughing!
Day 2 The British Museum
After having breakfast, we headed to the British Museum.
It has impressive collections from all over the world.
I was delighted to see the world-famous Rosetta Stone.
I read in the world history textbook that it was the most important clue for understanding the ancient Egyptian writing system.
Our exploration continued, and it led us to a display of Egyptian mummies.
Witnessing ancient mummies in person was a fascinating experience.
However, I felt a sense of sympathy for these mummies being exhibited in front of foreigners in an unfamiliar land.
Next, we explored the Greek Parthenon temple and its sculptures.
While the temple itself is a copy, some stones and many statues were actually brought from Greece.
The statues made of smooth white marble were elegant and beautiful.
After a coffee break at the Queen Elizabeth II court under the beautiful roof, we stopped by the Chinese Gallery on our way to the Korean Gallery.
The ancient Chinese warriors, all riding clay horses, were fascinating.
When we stepped into the Korean Gallery, my attention was immediately captured by a sarangbang.
Seeing the sarangbang made from trees taken from Korea surprised and delighted me.
As I looked around, a sense of pride filled me to see people from different countries appreciating Korean arts and crafts, such as the moon jar.
A visit to the British Museum was indeed a journey through time and across the continents.
Day 3 My Parents’ Wish Lists
Today was a special day dedicated to my parents.
We decided to drop by one of the oldest and most stunning bookstores in London, known for its classic charm.
My dad loves books, and it was a place he had always wanted to explore.
We were not disappointed.
It was built during the Edwardian era and had three floors made of wood.
The best part was how much natural light flooded in, making it even more beautiful.
This place was heaven for my dad.
His eyes shone with delight as he looked through the shelves.
My dad purchased a biography of Churchill for himself and cotton bags, well-known among Londoners, for our entire family.
If the morning had been for my dad and his books, the later half of the day was about my mom’s love for afternoon tea.
Stepping into the tea room, I felt a bit uneasy due to the elegant atmosphere.
However, this feeling quickly faded away when we were presented with a generous pot of tea and a three-level stand filled with delicious treats.
I used to think that having afternoon tea was an expensive, unnecessary luxury.
However, enjoying afternoon tea with my family at such an elegant place made me feel like a noble lady.
Moreover, being able to share stories with my family made the experience truly meaningful.
Day 4 A Musical in the West End
Ever since I was in the musical club in my middle school, I’ve loved to watch musicals.
I was thrilled to watch the original cast version of my favorite musical in its hometown of London.
I could not take my eyes off of the magical sets and elaborate costumes.
The powerful voices of two leading ladies in particular were out of this world!
Sadly, my English wasn’t good enough to follow some parts of the musical, and I couldn’t always enjoy a laugh with others.
However, it was still a really great experience.
No vacation lasts forever, and I eventually had to return to Korea.
I enjoyed every aspect of my London trip.
What I liked most about London was the variety.
From exploring the historical bookstore to experiencing the magic of musical theater, there was something for everyone in my family to enjoy.
London has truly captured our hearts, and I can’t wait to visit more of London’s most interesting places.
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