I remember taking my two kids to Disneyworld when they were young. They were in the beginning of building Epcot Center. I didn't really care about that anyway. Of all the things I wanted to see was the Hall of Presidents, and The Haunted Mansion. I drove down from central NY State with them, and discovered The Haunted Mansion was closed for renovation. We went back a couple of years later, and saw it. Only two times I've ever been there.
When I went back to London in 2007, I had wanted to visit Temple Church. We got there only to find out that it was encased in scaffolding and was closed to tourists. I was looking forward to seeing the grave of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke who has been called one of the greatest knights in history. I was disappointed with that since I knew I'd never get back to England again. I managed to get some shots of the outside of the church, but would have loved to see the inside in person. I've seen it in documentaries, but it's not the same as actually being there.
Tough being disappointed while in London.
Friends were there several months ago and Big Ben was covered in scaffolding.
Life goes on——as does maintenance.
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