Naturally, with so many things I want to do and see, sacrifices had to be made. If I get to it, I might have to do an honorable mentions list later. This isn't a sacrifice so much as a compromise. Putting two things together that are as opposite as opposite can be.
4/18: Stonehenge and Piccadilly Circus
One very old mysterious world wonder, one bustling shopping center with neon signs.
What do they have in common? They're both circles. Circus is actually Latin for circle (you'll hear Americans refer to it as Piccadilly Square because of it's resemblance to Times Square.) And Stonehenge is... circular. It may be a stretch, but it's the only way both were going to make it on the countdown.
(Dramatic voice) What is the meaning of Stonehenge? Who exactly built it and why? Will the world ever know?! (End dramatic voice) Okay, done being dramatic. But really, isn't it mysterious and beautiful? Wouldn't you like to see one of the seven wonders of the medieval world? I want to! Who knows when I'll get back to the UK? That's why I want to see Stonehenge. People come from all over the world to see Rainbow Arch here in Utah, and rightly so, it's beautiful. So is it so strange I want to walk around stonehenge? (Lot's of questions here.) Anyway, unlike most of the other options on my countdown, this is one where my seeing it will depend on others interest.
Let's talk about a different circle. Piccadilly Circus.
Piccadilly circus is the actual circular meeting of several streets, but the streets contribute to the popularity of the area. A huge shopping area with this beautiful square in the middle.
In the "circus" its self, you can see the giant neon billboards and the Statue of Eros (a memorial to Lord Shaftesbury).
Here is an excerpt from their website.
Piccadilly Circus is the middle ground for some of London's best shopping areas. You will not find many shops in the square itself. However, if you begin your shopping day in Piccadilly Circus you will not be disappointed. You can head to areas with shops including Britain's most famous toy shop, the largest book shop in Europe and the legendary swinging sixties shopping street.
Yup, you read right. The largest bookstore in Europe. That would be Waterstones. It's EIGHT floors! I'd say that's a must see. Then there's Fortnum and Mason Food Hall. Five floors of food glorious food. I'm saving money now for all this shopping.
~Jamie
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