Put On Your Yamaka, We're Gonna Have Some Funuka

Once again, I have had a once in a life time, unique opportunity. Everyday I can't believe how blessed I am! Dr. Seely has connections with the oldest synagogue here in London and set up a private tour with the  "bug" of the synagogue.

  I have never been in a mosque, and I learned so much about Judaism and Orthodox Judaism.  He opened up the the Holy Ark and took out the Torah for us to look at, and talked to us for quite a while. All the men had to put on Yamaka's, and I think they rather enjoyed it. The whole time there was the constant hum of Adam Sandlers Chaunakka song running through the majority of our heads.

The New West End Synagogue 

Later on that evening we had a group outing to the Royal Festival Hall to see the London Philharmonic. It was so good! Yes, it may have been a three hour concert, and my bum may have gotten a little sore, but it was very much worth it. It was the memorial concert for a man that I should probably know- but don't.  

Jani, Lauren & I at the Royal Festival Hall

After we got home, around 11 or so, it was yet another crash study session for the whole centre. We had our second Humanities exam this morning- and since I live in a house full of 36 intelligent BYU students, it was a very- lets say stressed atmosphere.  Some of us up later than others, and naturally, me being me, I was up till 3:30 studying. Oh the joys of the "study" part of study abroad.

After the test this morning we had the day to go to Westminster Abbey (where the coronations take place). I loved the Abbey! Yes, I think it was cathedral number 106 in the last two months- but, their grandeur never cease to amaze me. This was probably on my list of top 5 favorite churches we have been to so far. Along with St. Pauls, St. Martins, Amiens and Canterbury.

After we headed over to Old Spitalfields Market. It was like a mix of Portabello and Camden, but indoors and a little classier. I loved it. We ate at this unique cafe place called Leon. It was like a mix of Whole Foods and Middle Eastern cuisine. I had hummus. It was the happiest day of my life. mmmm humus. Over all, it was another successful day in London!