The Start of Time

Yesterday we took our day trip and for the first time did not go on a coach! I kind of feel withdrawls... I love our coach! And our awesome coach driver, who we affectionately call Nigel. Instead we all took a boat on the Thames to Greenwich. I didn't realize it was that close to London. It actually is a part of London I think. The boat ride was really fun. I love boats.

When we got to Greenwich we were given time to wander around the town and get something for lunch if we so desired. Then we met up at the planetarium to see this star show. That was really neat. Our guide took us through a journey of the stars. I love the planetarium. If you have never gone before I suggest you do because it really is an unforgettable experience and every time I go I always come out with a strong desire to study astronomy. It's really fascinating.

After that we explored the building which had a bunch of rooms of hands on activities you could do. Boy are those fun. We love hands on activities. Then it was time: we saw the Prime Meridian. Really it's just a line on the ground, but the coolest line I've ever seen! We took a bunch of pictures of some of us on one side of the world, and some of us "fighting over time." It was really fun. But it's just something kind of cool you never really think about taking a trip solely to go see, but I'm so glad I went. I can't even explain what it was like. We straddled the prime meridian! That's just cool.

Then we walked around the town some more. There's the Naval College that was really interesting to see. And the Maritime Museum. One of the highlights of my friend was the chocolate cake at the cafe. True, we were in Greenwich, a great historical place. But really, what does really good chocolate cake not beat? I mean really...