London Day 5

(The walking trail from the train station to the temple)

On Tuesday, Sam and I had the incredible opportunity to go to the London (LDS) Temple. It was such an incredible train ride out. We loved getting to see the English countryside. The next time we go, we will definitely spend more time out of the city! It was a pretty good walk from the train station to the temple. We walked most of the way, and had fun going through people's backyards on the walking trails! We ended up catching a cab, when our feet started to hurt a bit! I also ate at the temple cafeteria for the first time ever. I was pleasantly surprised! The food was amazing!!


We went to the temple to do some sealings, and we very nearly ended up in a French temple wedding! The temple worker thought we were with their group, so they ushered us into the room. We were some of the first ones there, so we didn't even realize anything was amiss until the room was completely filled, and we were the only ones not speaking French! Everyone there probably thought we "must be from the other side of the family." After some reverent chuckles between us, we quietly made our exit before the happy couple arrived.

We loved this tudor-style house on the temple grounds. Does anyone know if this is the London South Mission home?

We had such a wonderful experience here! I just love visiting the different temples when we travel! It makes our memories of our trip that much more special to us. After catching a ride back to the train station from two sweet temple-goers, we took the train back to the city.


That night we headed to the west end to see Jersey Boys (for real this time)!!! We got to our seats and realized they were literally the best seats in the house! We were just a few rows back from the stage so we could see everything, and directly in the middle. Right in front of us sat Tom Chambers (not Tom Chambers) who was in a few British shows and won Strictly Come Dancing (which is the UK's version of Dancing With The Stars). We got his autograph...hehe. Also next to us was apparently a very famous British actress, but we never figured out who it was! We were in the "celebrity" section! Pretty fun! haha.


If anyone has the opportunity to see Jersey Boys we highly recommend it! It was such an incredible show! Sam and I are still singing the songs. For those of you who don't know, it is the story of the Frankie Valli & Four Seasons. All of the songs in the show were their songs! It was the first musical in which Sam actually loved the songs!

All in all, one of my favorite days in England!