We began the morning with a 3 hour guided sightseeing tour with our guide, Dan, who impressed us with his wealth of knowledge surrounding the history of the city. One of the highlights was our stop at Buckingham Palace where we took photos by the Victoria Memorial, visited the Canada Memorial at the nearby Green Park, and witnessed the Changing of the Guard.
After making another quick stop at St. Paul's Cathedral, we broke off for lunch before heading towards the London Eye. While the walk across the bridge was a chilly one, we were soon warmed by a thrilling 4D pre-show experience before entering the giant "Ferris wheel". We were all mesmerized by beautiful view of the city from at the top!
Our last major stop for our trip was to the Tower of London - the location of the Crown Jewels - where we travelled in groups for self-guided tours throughout the castle. Though there was lots to see, many of us quickly made our way to the café to escape the snow that had begun to fall! Finally, we officially concluded our European adventures with a lively dinner at the original Hard Rock Café where we belted out the lyrics to major hits such as "Sweet Caroline," "Y.M.C.A.," and "Don't Stop Believin'."
Monday morning was a bittersweet one as we made our way to Heathrow Airport and said a fond farewell to our tour guide, Barrie. While the journey home was a long one, it gave us time to reflect on the unforgettable memories we made together as a group. On the final bus ride from Toronto, Mr. Buma shared some heartwarming closing thoughts, and we gave thanks to God for His guidance, protection, and faithfulness throughout the trip.
We've had an incredible time exploring this part of God's creation over the past twelve days. It has certainly been life-changing for many of the participants, and we thank you for journeying with us and praying for us along the way!
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