Out and about on Day 3!

Today was full of walking! We got up this morning and rode the tube to Westminster, to go to the Supreme Court. When we first came up and out from the underground I was totally mesmerized by the clock tower often called "Big Ben" but we know that Big Ben is the bell not the actual tower, the actual tower is now called Elizabeth Tower. I have seen this in movies, pictures, and everywhere else but this was literally in front of me!

 

We visited the Supreme Court today, for being such a new court there was quite a bit of information to go along with it. It is the court that deals with all matters in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland civil laws. We learned that the idea of a Supreme Court in the United Kingdom was being thought of around 2005 and was fully established in 2009. The Supreme Court Room we first went to was newly renovated and was more modern in terms of design. They have an emblem in which they are very proud of, it consists of and Red Tudor rose for England, with leaves of a leek for Wales, a flax representing Northern Ireland, and a Purple thistle for Scotland.

 

The other rooms of the court have been somewhat persevered to represent the history of the courts. We even got the opportunity to sit in on a case that was happening. We learned all about the new adaption of the Supreme Court and it was really interesting to hear about it and compare it to our knowledge of the United States Supreme Court.

 

After we were done with the Supreme Court tour, Kayla, Laura, and I all decided to head to Leicester Square. There we walked through all through the main part and went to China Town, M&M World, and almost witnessed what might have turned into a flash mob.

 

After we left Leicester Square area we headed back to Russell Square and went through the park and headed the British History Museum. I was amazed with how much stuff was in there! It was never ending and there was a lot to take in. It was an amazing experience to see all of the items in it. I loved getting to see all of the historical items from all different areas of the world.

 

 

It was a good day for exploring a different part of London today and tonight it has been recommended that we go to a pub to watch the football game that is happening tonight, for the cultural experience, so in that case GO CHELSEA! :)