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Farewell to Old England Forever...

...or at least for this tour.

A quick note to say that we had a lovely Evensong at Westminster Abbey last evening followed by a personal tour for our group and another Locus Iste moment around the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Everyone had done their own thing during the day.

I'm not sure if I will get internet access at Heathrow. It was pretty sporadic here at the hotel. And I'm not sure about Rome yet, but I'll try. If not, look forward to a post on or after 18 January from Oz.

Cxxx

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  1. Bill and DiJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Dear Christine, I have missed a few days so really enjoyed catching up this morning. Again, your photos are wonderful - the one of Glen with the newspaper is quite something. Also it is great to see Alex A-C with the choir again. What a marvellous, memorable, life-experience it has been for all the kids! Bill

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  2. Christine BealJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks Bill

    I love the ones of Glen with his newspaper and his beer. He is fun to photograph.

    However, the A-C in question is Ed not Alex. I suspect you got the wrong label rather than the wrong brother...
    Cxxx

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