Well I did it! I just finished a mound of greasy fish’n'chips. It was good and it was very filling!! I couldn’t let myself leave London without eating it at least once. So there is one more crossed of my list of things to do!!
So after typing up the post this morning I headed north for Primrose Hill. London is a very flat place and I never thought there could be such a hill where you could see the city. Just no way! Thankfully I was very wrong. A short walk from the Chalk Farm tube station I found my self at the foot of a very large hill. If it didn’t have side walks on it, it would look like someone dropped a large clump of green playdoe in the middle of Northern London.
I walked to the top and to my wonder eyes should appear, London spread out before me. It was absolutely amazing to see the city that I had been living in for the past three months in one view. I stayed there for a while to take in what a wonderful sight it was and to reflect what I’ve been through for the past three months.
Sadly I did have to leave. I said my goodbye to London and turned to walk down the hill. That will be one sight that I won’t forget. The town looked so small and manageable from that hill, I’ve actually found it to be just that. But back in September I would have told you that you are CRAZY for saying such a thing!
Well it’s back to work for me! Got to keep moving! Enjoy the pictures.
In an effort to see all I want to in the last week that I haven’t already, I’m making every minute count! Yesterday before class I went and walked around the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington. There are so many different types of things in this museum. It was described to me by someone back home as going through the attic of an old house. It does seem that way! There is jewelry, iron works, paintings, prints, tapestries. You name it, it’s there! I’m definitely glad that I went!
Today I hope to make it to Primrose Hill in the north of London. It’s a very large hill that overlooks the entire city. I hope to get some great pictures and I think that this is a good way to close things out. A city overview if you will. Pictures will definitely be posted from that!!
Status Update
I’m just going to make these a regular thing now. Four days, one hour to go. I still have one more final to complete for International Trade (not worried) and a paper for Popular Culture. This paper proves that I’m a good procrastinator. I don’t think that’s a good thing though. I’m really nearing the end now and I’m getting really excited to return home. We got a paper on reverse-culture shock yesterday. I’ve found any type of culture shock to be weird, surprising, and generally sneaky. I’ll right more about that when I get home though.
I’m off to get ready for the day, it’s supposed to be beautiful out, cold but sunny. Look back later for pictures!!
