Parallel Paths: 30 Days In London: Reflections Of New York

Grizel Ubarry, Limitedlimitlessliving.com

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Jul 24, 2024

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London is the epitome of regal opulence, starting with the Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Changing of the Guard and countless royal palaces and monuments. There are also the iconic black cabs, the London Eye for the best views of the city and those red telephone booths that still work and tourists love to take selfies in. But for me, what was most striking was the similarities to New York City. Maybe I am feeling a bit home-sick but London made me feel at home….

First A Bit of History

It is probably fair to say the history of England is part American. I still remember much of it from my history classes in high school. Not to mention the countless TV drama series and movies that illustrate how these two countries came together and came apart. England, once the greatest empire with…