Hey Ho. (Day 5)

After class, I went in search of cookies and some souvenirs. I found Ben's Cookies, this crazy delicious cookie stand hiding in the covered market. LOOK AT THAT HUGE COOKIE!

Street bands pop up in central Oxford whenever it's not raining too hard. These guys were awesome!

Do tourists like buying "keep calm..." stuff? I'm not sure.

Solar-powered waving Queen. Allllllmost bought it.

Cemetery at the church nearest St. John's

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Later that afternoon, we went to see Henry V at THE GLOBE THEATRE! We got to see a bit of London before the show, and had a hilarious bus driver for the hour-long drive who supplied us with plenty of fun facts, and the title for this post. Confused? This might help.

 On the back of the chocolate bars in our sack dinner. Fingers?

"When the Olympics start, getting around in London is going to be impossible. But see this billboard! Only two cars, and lots of people smiling. But when they start the 'Games Lanes,' there will be a lot more cars, and a lot less smiling, I'm afraid."

"Hellooooooooooooooo"

the "erotic Gherkin"

London Bridge

not everyone is excited...

The original site of the Globe, before it burned down. The building on top is also a historica site, so it's not going anywhere.

the Shard

Ruins of an old bishop's home, I think?

perfect timing!

THE GLOBE

gearing up for the Olympics

Did I mention we just happened to be there on the opening night of the Shard? This is a failed attempt of a picture of the laser show.