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20 years!
It still seems surreal to me! And, those that know me well realise I actually designed my trip around my situation 20 years ago: I lived and worked in London and I was here for one of the saddest and significant times in my lifetime!
I was in France the day the news came through: I actually had to call my Mum because I couldn't understand or comprehend what was happening! When I was told it indeed was true I felt shattered and actually couldn't concentrate on my European tour. I was not the only one! The streets in Barcelona (where I was in next) were quiet. Every hostel has TV on and everyone was crying and crowded around TV watching and trying to get it!
Remember. This was long before social media. Long before twitter and Facebook. Stunned. Shocked. Amazed. Just began to describe it. I can even recall a really cute lad I was traveling with not wanting to be alone. I did. And remember feeling annoyed I had some obligation to look after him and his feelings!
The week that followed I actually cannot even remember. All I could think about was being able to get to a TV to watch the funeral on the 7th September. To be honest, all the controversy I know about now surrounding the Queen at Balmoral etc didn't even reach my radar!
I finally arrived at Madrid and was staying at a friends place in Central Madrid. I recall taking the train to their house; streets were bare. No body was on the train. The entire world (I learnt) had stopped to watch in disbelief!
...it was surreal being back for the Anniversary. Still we feel a sense of loss. It is still news! There are still lessons learnt. The saddest part is that Diana was someone's Mum. William & Harry are proud young men continuing what Diana set out to do. She would be Proud!
Yes! I'm obsessed. But, I'm not alone!
Vale Diana: Princess of Hearts!
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Loredana You just bought me there. 20 years back