Time in England with Kristy

After the conference, Kristy and I flew back to England together. I booked the ticket for her way back in March, when I was making the big plans to propose. At the time, I wasn't totally convinced that I had the correct ring size, so I thought we could take it down to the jewelry shop in London and have them re-size it for us. As it turned out, the ring was the perfect size!

On Monday, Kristy and I drove down to Canterbury to see the cathedral. It was pretty fascinating, though I don't think it is quite as massive as York Minster Cathedral. However, the historical significance of Canterbury Cathedral to British Christianity probably outdoes York Minster.

On Tuesday, I took Kristy in to London and headed straight for Hatton Gardens, where I purchased the engagement ring. After getting the ring polished up, the guy in the shop showed us some of the available wedding bands. We may end up going back to that same shop, since they've been so good to work with. (Now would be a good time for a quick shout out to the Jewish brothers at "B&G Diamonds," 84 Hatton Gardens.)

After that, Kristy and I spent some time at the British Museum, where we also happened to run into a couple of guys who write for Relevant Magazine. (Brett something, and some other guy.) Later that evening, after a meal at Little Italy's, near Regent's Park, we headed over to the Globe Theatre to see an impressive showing of Shakespear's "Pericles."