Day 43: After a long night bus ride to Scotland I finally arrived early Saturday morning. I ended up siting next to a girl from one of my classes who was headed to Edinburgh for the weekend and staying just a few blocks from me. How weird is that?! Later, I met up with my roommates who had arrived earlier and we went on a walking tour and enjoyed the company of fellow travelers at our hostel.
Jamming with some fellow hostelers
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Day 42: Happy Valentine’s Day! Since my boyfriend and I celebrated last night via Skype, today was reserved for a “Galentines Day” with friends. Complete with flowers, champagne and a delicious homemade meal, it was the perfect send off for my weekend adventure to Scotland. Stay Tuned!
Day 41: I went to the architecture exhibit at the Royal Academy of the Arts. Although I’ve never been much of an architecture person, this visit really opened my eyes to the possibilities of such an art form. My favorite piece was Diebedo Fracis Kere. The exhibit featured a white tunnel for visitors to thread bright straws through. The straws acted as an ever-changing cloak of color while creating a sense of community in the room.
Day 40: Exciting salads are a rare find in London Town. But today I found this wonder filled with avocados, squash, seeds, and chicken! Just in time before all the Valentine chocolates go on sale too 😉
Day 38: London caught a few rays today! Though the weather has been very manageable thus far, quality sunshine is a rare occasion. Kirby and I were so excited that we walked all the way to primrose hill to admire the landscape of beautiful London Town.
Day 37: Sundays are the best because they’re made for brunch and market shopping! After a lovely morning of scones and tea, my friend Ellen and I headed to the flower market. Flowers never fail to put a smile on my face so I bought a beautiful bouquet to keep the feeling around all week long!
Day 36: This Saturday I headed to Stonehenge and Bath for little day trip with my program. But about 30 seconds after we arrived at Stonehenge, hail started falling so hard that we all ran back to the bus! We headed over to Bath to explore the extravagant ancient roman baths. Although no one uses the pools for bathing anymore, the water is still said to contain mystic healing powers. We got to try some from the fountain but all I felt was a funky taste in my mouth!
Once I got home I went to an “America” themed party at Lauren’s flat! Complete with country music, Budweiser and lots of denim, it was fun seeing what Brits actually think we do across the pond.
Day 35: This morning class was cancelled so I ventured for a nice cafe to camp out in for the day. By sunset I caught a great run on the Thames River banks. It’s my favorite place to be at this time of night because the pathways and stores look so festive and cheerful lit up. My roommate Jossie and I ended the day cooking some good ol’ fashioned fajitas! Though we may be across the pond, they weren’t half bad!
Day 34: Sorry I’ve been slacking so much these past few days! Yesterday, my Art & Society class paid a visit to Tate Britain, a modern art museum in downtown London. Rooms are organized by decade so you can see how art progresses from 1500’s to present day. I found the exhibits absolutely fascinating and loved analyzing and interpreting the works with my peers.
Day 33: For the next two weeks, subway workers are going on strike and and shutting down the tube! For a girl who relies on the train 3+ times a day, I’ve found my travels very limited! Hopefully the city will get it figured out soon, I have a feeling these hour-long walks to class are going to get old fast.
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