November 15, 2015

Dr. Mudd House Museum – Mind the Gap

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When I was growing up in San Diego, the closest I got to traveling abroad was Tijuana (TJ), Mexico.  TJ was popular among the youth because engaging in underage drinking was highly possible.  😉  In a sense, partying in TJ is a rite of passage for Southern California kids.  At the time, pre 9/11, I didn’t even need a passport to traverse the Mexican border.   

When I finally had to apply for a passport, I had just begun working for a major airline and had to attend meetings in London, England.  I never really had the desire to travel abroad at that point in my life, so I was pretty indifferent about the trip.  My interest in history had not yet been born, so I knew very little about London.  I discovered a Rick Steves London guide book and immersed myself.  My indifference turned to excitement and I looked forward to my trip.   

London is an exhilarating city:  dramatic in its history and lively in its culture.  I know I would have appreciated the experience more had I better understood the history of the sights.  Instead, I was more interested in taking pictures with landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, and Big Ben.  In fact, in all my excitement, I blurted, “It’s Uncle Ben!” the first time I saw Big Ben.  Embarrassing!  In hindsight, that trip was the impetus I needed to become engaged in history and travel.   

My dad, on the other hand, has always been a history buff, but avoids long distance travel because he loathes crowds.  He finally made it to London a year ago when he helped my sister move to a new apartment.  I suggested an itinerary, but was extremely disappointed that the highlight of his trip was standing in line at a post office to buy stamps for postcards and realizing he cut off actor, Jeremy Irons, in line at a department store!

This year, my dad had the chance to redeem himself when he returned to London to help my sister move to another apartment.  Though he remained aloof from the major sights, he did make it to the Museum of London located at the original London Wall.

He and my sister also took a day trip to Wales where he enjoyed the views of Anglesey.  While there, they visited the Aberfan Memorial.  It is a landmark dedicated, in part, to the 116 children who suffocated to death from a preventable coal collapse disaster.  My dad, a fan of Welsh music, learned of this tragedy from a music video of his favorite Welsh song, “Myfanwy.”

This trip was an improvement from his first trip.  Though, I still tease him about missing all the major attractions.  My dad’s response: “Maybe next time!”  🙂  

Have a wonderful week!

Lizzy’s Latest for this week is the Enzo Angiolini Dalyons ankle boots.  I will give my review of these boots on Wednesday.  For now, enjoy the pictures!  🙂