Day 13- Monday, July 14, 2014

Last night, midnight our time but this morning for Emma just before they left to do all these fun things, Emma called.  She had moments of crying  but was doing well and excited to come home.  Not everything has gone perfect but she figured out how to make things work.  Hopefully she can bring that attitude home with her.  We love and miss her and can't wait to pick her up from the airport tomorrow.

Today, their last full day in Europe, Emma took part in an exclusive access meeting with a current or former Member of Parliament.  This unique opportunity explores the British Constitution and discusses the respective roles of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Monarch, and England's long standing political relationship with the US- a true honor for Student Ambassadors.

Wonder what they are saying here:)!

Then they  explored the Tower of London, seeing the Crown Jewels where over 23,000 gems make up the collection.  As a prison, it confined such famous prisoners as Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh.  While visiting they saw the Yeoman Warders, or "Beefeaters", who guard the tower and are caretakers of the mysterious ravens.  Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave the Tower, the Kingdom will fall.

Then they Cruised the River Thames taking in many of the city's famous sights. 

They spent their evening experiencing the glitz and glamour of London's world famous theatre scenes, attending a performance of one of the capital's most popular shows, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".