After the midterm yesterday, I spent the day relaxing by taking in some sweet music in St. Paul's Cathedral and an open air theater production near City Hall. I have been to St. Paul's several times now, but haven't actually gone inside the cathedral until yesterday afternoon, when I got in for free for the Choral Evensong mass. My parents told me the spectacular inside was a must-see, and now I understand why. The huge dome was amazing in itself, but coupled with the lavish painting and sculpture work it was really a sight to see. The classical singing, by the Peach Tree Chorus from Atlanta, enhanced the experience even more, and I just sat back, cleared my mind, and took it all in. The mass was given by Fr. Moses, and the readings that day were about Moses. Coincidence, I think not.
After mass, I walked west along the Thames toward City Hall to see some free theater. The city is currently putting on the Ring cycle play, which is kind of a King Arthur/Game of Thrones/Lord of the Rings show. It was pretty cheesy, but I enjoyed the acting for a while and the setting was great, right next to Tower Bridge on a beautiful night.
I'm sure a lot of people blew off steam from the midterm at the pubs and clubs, but for me, this relaxing afternoon was just what I needed.
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