Well we are back in London tonight which means that the family history tour is officially over. It has been such a great experience meeting everyone and learning about where the people I know and love come from. I have been asked many times over the past week or so "is it what you expected?". Well if I am being honest the answer is no! That is neither a good or bad thing, it is just different. I have learned that just because someone has an opinion of something (or someone) that you will probably not share the same one. I have learned that although the two countries seem very similar they are in fact 2 different worlds and although we both speak English we speak 2 completely different languages. I have always had a picture in my head, created by me over the years from hearing stories and seeing pictures, about what England (and my family over here) would be like. It is so nice to finally have an accurate picture to go off of from now on.
I am also so thankful that I was able to take this trip with my grandpa (and just the two of us). We have always been close, that is no secret, but I feel like we are much closer now on a whole different level. I will always be thankful for the information and stories he has given me and I am thankful that I will be able to pass it along to Tiana to keep the stories alive.
Anyway that is about as deep as I am going to go tonight. Here are some pics from the last few days.
Church in Long Eaton where my mom would attend as a kid
House in Long Eaton where they lived before moving to the US
Me being a dork
On the beach at Mablethorpe
Rupert bear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grandparents cutting the wedding cake!
With Aunt Edna and Uncle John
Peterborough Cathedral
Well that's it for tonight. Tomorrow it is off for some more exploring of London.
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