London: TBM

I walk around a little more (its all I seem to do really) and head back to the hotel. We are staying pretty much directly opposite the British Museum and despite it's immense popularity haven't really seen crowds of people heading there.

My first impression of the place is that the building is amazing. The front is looks like an old Greek (doric?) design and the interior of the main hall is worth the price of admission alone. Of course, that is also 0 but really, it is worth more than that.

It's no wonder the British Museum is so popular as it has something from everyone. Most of the museum is a living testament to a bygone era of British Imperialism and the looting associated. As Nichole pointed out to me in a note attached to the guidebook she loaned me, "It is full of stuff that they stole from other people. Not very nice! Why don't they give it back?"

She's probably right but I put all this aside as I am get to see The Rosetta Stone live and in person. While there are a lot of interesting exhibits spread over the whole place, it is this one that really holds my interest. The modern history associated with it is as fascinating as the ancient. Napolean, etc. Very cool.

I check out many of the other rooms but lose interest after a while. It might be too much of a good thing or I might just be tired. I decide to call it a day.


I will meet my buddy Steve tonight who lives just outside of town in a place called Staines. I met him while traveling in Australia 6 years ago and want to se what he is up to.