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!!
Like the two past days I traveled to to another destination in England that I wanted to see before I left. I set off one last time to Victoria Train Station. I missed the 10:45 to Canterbury west and ended up having to wait another hour until the next one was ready to disembark. That gave me some time to burn. Luckily there was a pub in the train station I sat down for a full english breakfast. It’s got to be one of the weirdest things I have eaten here. It’s comes with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and get this, baked beans (not so bad), a grilled half tomato (um, no), and a cooked flat mushroom (seriously?). It was very good and very filling although a few things were left sitting on the plate when I was finished!
It neared time for my train to leave so I headed for the platform. I settled in for the hour and forty-five minute trek across the south eastern portion of England. I really enjoyed seeing the country side. It’s so very beautiful. Upon arrival I found Canterbury to be rather boring. I walked through some sections making my way to the centre of the city thinking, did I really just spend £20 and two hours of my time to see this? I made my way to the centre and wow was I surprised. There were small winding streets packed with people and shops. It was amazing! All of these people came out of nowhere. I walked around there for a while and sadly I missed a parade of some sort by just an hour. I meandered through a few more streets, had a gander at the cathedral.
I then made my way back to the train station in time to watch the train to London leaving the platform. Thankfully there was another in fifteen minutes. I jumped on that and head back into the city. Another item crossed off of what is becoming a very short list. Thanks Marian for the recommendation!
Might I also add that I have been very lucky these past three days. The sun has been out in full force and the temperature hasn’t been too bad either. I think it was a proper last weekend here!
Speaking of my list I will be visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum tomorrow morning before class. I’ve been meaning to get there since the beginning of the semester but just haven’t made the time to. Looks like I will have to squeeze it in! I’ll post details of that tomorrow.
Status Update
Five days, sixteen hours to go! Unbelievable! Like I Mentioned above my list has quickly shrunk down to a short list of things to do. There should be at least one update a night! Well, maybe not Thursday because CAPA is throwing us a going away party and we’re all celebrating!
…next to last week. Yes, that is correct. I’m nearing the end of my time in London. Unbelievable!
Yesterday was the start of Advent. I was recommended by a wonderful couple that I met over break to view the services at either St. Paul’s Cathedral or Westminster Abbey. It was quite a decision of which to see but the candlelight service at Westminster Abbey won. The service was amazing. I recommend it to anyone who is here during the occasion. There’s nothing like being in Westminster Abbey, at night, only lit by candles. Thanks Bonnie for this wonderful idea!
My last weekend is quickly approaching and I have a few places to still visit. I want to visit Oxford, Brighton and Canterbury. In no specific order these are my last remaining goals while I’m still on this island. It’s rather ambitious but I will prevail! I still want to swing into the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum here in London. After that I will officially completed everything that I wanted to do while abroad. Next Friday, my last will be one last swoop around the city to see the great landmarks one last time. I can’t believe I’m actually thinking about this!!
Categories: Second half, going way to fast Tags: Advent, Brighton, Canterbury, End of Semester, London, Natural History Museum, Oxford, St. Paul's Cathedral, Victoria and Albert Museum, Westminster Abbey
