"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."
Sitting here on the banks of the Thames, Churchill's words, at the deepest, darkest moments of the London bombings, echoed in my mind. Perhaps moreso than any other modern day metropolis, London is a survivor. From the Great Plague, to the Great Fires; From the Battle of Britain to modern day terrorism, London has shown a remarkable resilience to never say die.
And from my short time here, I can get the feeling of a city of strength. Much like New York, London seems to imbide an electricity, which is where the growth and culture of the city comes from.
Looking out at the London Eye, just across the river from Big Ben, I can see new and old cultures helping to shape modern day London. As we stand at the dawn of a new millenium, I feel certain London will continue to help shape our destiny. After all, she is a survivor.
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