Fri, 14 Sep 2001 Dear mum, Just came back from the service outside St Pauls Cathedral in London for the terrorist attack on New Yorks World Trade Centre. Its in the heart of Londons Financial district. Police were everywhere, streets cordoned off, international news crews (NBC etc) broadcasting outside. Stood in the street leading to the steps of St Pauls surrounded by thousands of people. Observed 3 minutes silence from the 11 oclock bell chimes. Closed my eyes and it was so quiet, could have been in a quiet room, except for a baby crying along way away and sniffles of people. When I opened my eyes sort of shocked as realised I was in a mass of people. If I looked at many faces I would have been really more sad as peoples tears and faces were not nice to see. Afterwards walked past a memorial to the Blitz where wreathes of flowers lay from firestation staff from all over London. On Tuesday when the attack happened we watched the events unfold live on the tv at our work in London near Bank station. We were trading (foriegn exchange/equities) with companies in the WTC. It was like watching a Hollywood movie. Must have watched it for hours. Heard about another 4 planes hijacked likely to be on their way to the White House up the west Coast. One report was they were shot down before getting there. No further news since though on it. It was strange on the top of the double decker bus on the way home afterwards. It was quiet, and somber. Most were trying to listen to a low volume radio someone had brought on with them. I was going to meet a flatmate for drinks but he said he was scared of bombs so decided not to come in. Steve