Today we had the spouse's tour of St Paul's Cathedral. Hubby's school arranged for a private tour, which consisted of a guided tour of the main floor and the crypts below. But the highlight was the tour up in the rafters, where the original wooden model is as well as the catwalks above the chapel area, library and great detail about the design and build by Christopher Wren. Nelson's and Wellington's tombs are below in the crypt and nicely lit. Very tasteful. I can only imagine how, back in the day, before electric lights, it must have been dark and depressing. But it's almost...beautiful now.
After dining at the crypt cafe, since we were starving, a few of us headed back up the 257 steps to the whispering gallery. It is the level 1/3 up the dome, where the acustics are so great, that when you face the wall and whisper, people on the opposite side, can hear you. Very cool. But then we decided to go up to the Stone Gallery, another 120 stairsteps. This level is 53 meters above the cathedral floor (you do the math!) took some great photos, but until hubby comes back with the laptop, I can't load them. So hold on, there a'coming.
It's amazing to think that there has been a place of worship called St Paul's on this spot for over 1400 years. Ah, but this the Olde Worlde....
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