Traveling is education as it allows one to learn from other people’s cultures and histories of a particular place, at a particular time. I was privileged to have traveled to London in respect to the Brexit propaganda agenda. As a little girl growing up some where in Africa (Nigeria), London was part of my dream countries to visit.
In those days, some black Africans saw the Europeans as god. They were seen as special creatures as many of them cruised in the ship and the miraculously flying air machine. Some of them had even imagined the overseas to be the paradise, that the scripture talks about; little wonder as some black Africans travels through the desert and Mediterranean oceans, just to cross to the assumed paradise, since some Africans claimed Europe is one minute drive to heaven (smile). The clouds were
considered to be heaven, where the almighty God resides.
As a little child, I was told amazing stories of the great things the Europeans scientists created through their wisdom. In the course of living in Germany, I have the rare privilege of traveling across Europe to see how other people live and to learn their cultures. I discovered that we are all equal but different in diversity. I love London, the architecture are breathtaking and amazing to behold.
The world is changing so fast that hardly is anywhere safe anymore. Terrorism is the order of the day. Each time I went out, I was always conscious of my surroundings and the people around me. If you are on the tube station, you will hear the security announcements, ‘don’t drop your luggage anywhere and if you see anything suspicious report to the Police.’ ‘For your Safety CCTV is in use.’
When I visited Buckingham Palace State Rooms, I left my handbag on a seat and moved towards the Queen’s garden, before I knew what was happening, a man ran after me, saying that I should come back and pick my handbag because he was afraid. Now everyone is a criminal suspect. I went back to pick my handbag because we were told to report to the Police, if we find any bag anywhere at
anytime at once.
Apart from the terror threat, there is a new face of danger in London, the acid attacker: they use the acid to attack for the motive of robbery. The attackers are usually targeting moped riders to steal their bikes and smartphones from users of sophisticated smartphones.
During my stays in London, I heard news about the acid attacks and I was terrified. Because as a student in London, I didn’t really know my way and I wouldn’t want to experience the horrible things in London. I can’t imagine the pain all the victims of the acid attack go through. ‘Some of them lose their eyes and suffer longtime injuries.’
I began to wonder about the wickedness in the world today! The truth is that, everyone will die one day. So, why all this killings of innocent people.
In June I lived in Paddington in a lovely apartment, after which in July 29, 2017, I continued my stay
in Kensington. Although, London is a nice place but there are some areas that are not so nice. Seeing
lots of garbages in some streets. Surprisingly, the Arabs have dominated the business in London; as most of the shops are owned by Arab people, which is not bad. But then, some of these shops' owners, do not really take good care of their environment, which makes some areas look unkempt.
“London has really changed in recent time.” Said Paul Manuwa, a staff of London Medical Research. “I love London because it is an industrial area. There are lot of job opportunities,” he added.
Personally, I enjoyed my stay in London. There are lot of parks for relaxation. Sometime I went to the Kensington Palace garden but the Hyde park corner was one of my favorites. It’s very big, clean and lot of tourists do visit there. It is located around a major road junction, close to Bayswater and Buckingham Palace.
Many international students, who came to London to study are not happy about the decision of the Brexit, as this may affect the free movement of exchange of studies and mastering of the English language.
“I hate the idea of the Brexit.” Ethan Brown, a British resident, Maida Val. During the Vox Pop conducted, 'most of the citizens of the Britain are not really happy about the Brexit, as this might affect their economy.'
I enjoyed my stay in London. My favorite places was Buckingham Palace and the Treasure of the British Library. I was inspired by wisdom and knowledge of the art works, literatures, the Gothic Bible, handwringing Of William Shakespeare’s script in their original form. I was amazed to see the handwriting of the Beatles songs in their original form at the British Library. How cool!
I also enjoyed the transports system in London. With the Oyster card, top up, one can use the Red buses, underground train and overground train. Although, life is expensive in London. And I must confess that I didn’t enjoy most of their local food. I ended up eating in a 5 stars restaurants; Claridge’s and Ivy restaurant.
Coming back home, I decided not to fly in the air machine but rather travelled beneath the sea. Out of curiosity, I came back to Germany using the ‘Euro tunnel.’ It was 30 minuets drives from the channel of the English Island to the mainland of France. I am still pondering on how the engineers built the ‘Eurotunnel.’ How amazing!
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