Going in a New Direction
Just two days ago Lyndsay got a response from a firm she had sent a resume to cold call. So today Lyndsay was off to a morning interview (perhaps I brought sunshine and some luck). Just couldn't do another museum while she was out, so totally enjoyed tea in the sunshine of the yard and some leisurely blogging. There is no way I would have remembered what I have done here if it weren't for this blog.
Two hours later her life is off in a new direction, with her first professional job at Rareform. None too soon, as her work visa expires in 8 days. She’ll be a junior graphic designer. The timing is also wonderful as we were able to spend these four full days together before she starts next Monday. Actually, we are scrambling to see whether we can meet up again at the end of my trip since my French friend is leaving to go sailing early.
Started late today, but visited a truly outstanding museum, the Imperial War Museum. Loads of school children were enjoying the incredible hands-on activities. We were like kids, going through a submarine and then visiting the Children in War exhibit. An entire Kent house was recreated from that period. The photographs, news reports and videos were heart wrenching describing the evacuation of nearly one million children. I was surprised to find a John Singer Sargent exhibit and a phenomenal painting, Gassed, depicting a mass of blinded soldiers in the foreground while regular troups played soccer in the distance. Having enjoyed his fine paintings of the wealthy in Boston, I had no idea of his WWI work. Three hours later we had only skimmed the surface of this tremendous resource.
After an iced mocha at Cafe Nero's, which beat Starbucks, we hung out at Foyle’s bookstore, the largest in England. Then we took some trains over to Canary Wharf, a newly developed commercial area and then, on out to Greenwich, a quaint town with an old schooner and three Tex-Mex restaurants. Two decker tables were a first for me - great food, but no a/c. The heat wave continues in the nineties with full sun daily. Another 11:30 evening. Sure isn't Vero. By now, there's a good chance I have been on the majority of rail lines in London.
Side Note: Read today that Serena hit an 145 mile per hour shot yesterday breaking the female record.
Two hours later her life is off in a new direction, with her first professional job at Rareform. None too soon, as her work visa expires in 8 days. She’ll be a junior graphic designer. The timing is also wonderful as we were able to spend these four full days together before she starts next Monday. Actually, we are scrambling to see whether we can meet up again at the end of my trip since my French friend is leaving to go sailing early.
Started late today, but visited a truly outstanding museum, the Imperial War Museum. Loads of school children were enjoying the incredible hands-on activities. We were like kids, going through a submarine and then visiting the Children in War exhibit. An entire Kent house was recreated from that period. The photographs, news reports and videos were heart wrenching describing the evacuation of nearly one million children. I was surprised to find a John Singer Sargent exhibit and a phenomenal painting, Gassed, depicting a mass of blinded soldiers in the foreground while regular troups played soccer in the distance. Having enjoyed his fine paintings of the wealthy in Boston, I had no idea of his WWI work. Three hours later we had only skimmed the surface of this tremendous resource.
After an iced mocha at Cafe Nero's, which beat Starbucks, we hung out at Foyle’s bookstore, the largest in England. Then we took some trains over to Canary Wharf, a newly developed commercial area and then, on out to Greenwich, a quaint town with an old schooner and three Tex-Mex restaurants. Two decker tables were a first for me - great food, but no a/c. The heat wave continues in the nineties with full sun daily. Another 11:30 evening. Sure isn't Vero. By now, there's a good chance I have been on the majority of rail lines in London.
Side Note: Read today that Serena hit an 145 mile per hour shot yesterday breaking the female record.
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