The City East Walk

I had no clue that there was an entire area of the city that I had never explored. Just when I thought I was starting to feel familiar with London, I discover I have seen nothing. It amazes me how many different buildings have burned down in "great fires" over the years. I wish the St. Mary-at-Hill Church had not been destroyed in 1986, because that would have been neat to see a building that was over 1000 years old. But in the financial business, all of the locals were dressed so sharply and professionally. It was so bizarre to see the tall, ancient buildings line the same streets as the modern, glass buildings that reach towards the clouds up above. The public garden that used to be Wren's church and was destroyed in WWII was absolutely beautiful and so green. The small alleyways and cobblestone streets were so quaint. We loved seeing a monument to an American man, Perry. My favorite part was the Guildhall Yard. It was so open and the buildings were elaborate and beautiful. Honestly, we saw so much on this walk and my mind is still trying to piece together the many magnificent landmarks we walked by.