This is from my first day in London. The sun was just about to set over Parliament and all the other amazing buildings. Absolutely beautiful.
First boat trip down the river Thames. We went all the way down to Greenwich and then came back up to the London Eye. It was freezing and windy, so I decided to use my scarf as head to stop my hair from whipping me in the face.
Peacock from Warwick Castle. He was trying to mate with the ugly female. We were able to get really close to him and he was so beautiful.
It's official I have been crowned!
We did multiple tourist traps and this is from the inside of one where you are NOT supposed to take pictures. Naturally we did!
I don't remember which building this is outside of, but every time I look at the guys face I crack up. You may need to zoom in to get the full effect! Enjoy!
In Trafalgar Square they were broadcasting live from the Royal Opera House, so we decided to gather our flat and go and see Cinderella in French. We stopped and grabbed dinner and snacks on the way. This is mom's favorite snack and it is actually really good. It has most definitely become a staple in our flat.
My flat mates and I after we climbed the monument with our certificates!
About to get on the river boats for the second time so that we could go do the British Music Experience. Don't worry set in the boat this time so as not to freeze. We also brought lunch aboard and I started eating early which is what you are witnessing in this lovely shot!
The inside of the tube cars. We were lucky, but only for one stop, to have this car to ourselves. This is very rare.
On top of the hill in Scotland.
Our friend that guarded our hotel room in Scotland. He was really nice!
Punting in Oxford. I was just rowing (for a second before I pulled out nutella and pretzels) to help get started. I don't think it helped. This was a lot of fun though. Oxford is much bigger than you would expect and quite beautiful. There is a lot to do in this little town.
Warwick Castle.
Warwick Castle
Stratford-upon-Avon. This welcomes you to the street that Shakespeare's house was on. This town is as charming as you would expect. We didn't get a lot of time there, but it was fun. We did find a delicious ice cream restaurant!
Shakespeare's House!
One of the bedrooms you see when you go in.
Oxford University
The main courtyard at Oxford. Behind me in the shot would be Christ Church College, which is the only college in the world to have it's own chapel.
The dorms at Oxford. I feel like if more universities had dorms like these students would want to live there.
St. Mary's at Oxford. You can climb to the top but we never got the chance.
Yesterday we went to Hampton Court Palace with our class. Really beautiful and last night we went and saw Billy Elliot which was amazing. I am so happy I finally got to see it. I would go back in a heartbeat. Today we are going to Kenwood House which appears in Notting Hill with Julia Roberts. Then we are trekking through Hampstead Heath to Hampstead Village. Tonight we are doing the Jack the Ripper tour with our flat mates. It has the potential to be extremely scary. London has been very rainy for a while now, but we are still enjoying the time we have here, which is quickly coming to an end. We have only two weeks left and so much to do. Well I am off to class, but I will post again soon.
Love you all!
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