We saw the sun for a bit this morning but it has retreated behind clouds once again. No matter, I'm off to do some shopping and go to the gym.
Last night I went out with friends...really nice night in the city, went to a bar called Walkabout. It's an Australian chain of bars but the one we went to in Leicester Square is actually located inside an old church so the architecture was amazing....as were the drinks and company. They played the marcarena"...in a bar...it reminded me of 8th grade dances but was overall loved by both the American and British crowd. We used a 'bike taxi' to get to the bar from the tube stop because it was quite a hike. I've come into fortune with friends as my friend Ashley is from Queens, NY...she argued us a good deal!
Finishing up the week feels great, Paris is now a week away! If anyone caught wind of the problems in the Channel Tunnel it was an electric problem that they say will assuredly be fixed by the time next Friday roles around; nothing harmful or worrisome though. I have some group projects coming up in the next few weeks. Nothing too rigorous yet but it feels nice to be getting into the swing of things with work and classes.
As the days pass I get to know more and more people in the dorm, which has developed a very tight knit community. We also become more familiar with local shops, transportation, and events. These things make London seem quite like a home away from home. As for my weekend I'm off to Stonehenge and Bath for the day bright and early tomorrow at 8am but I'm very excited. (The last time I went to Stonehenge I was about 8 years old and quite uninterested in large rocks in funny shapes). I also need to get books for my classes which has proved quite amusing. I need a book for 'Globalization' and kept entering it in an online search at the local bookstore only to have an employee explain that they don't spell things with 'Zeds' (Z's) over here...so 'Globalisation' turned up in the system after the gentleman helping me had a good laugh.
Anyways thank you for all of your comments and posts, I love reading them and staying in touch with you all!
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4 comments:
Hey Kate,
Enjoy the weekend. That is one place I never got to in all my visits. Before I forget have you gotten your absentee ballot for the fall election yet? No excuses.
Love ya,
Jo
Hi Kate,
You are so lucky to be able to take in everything that London has to offer. Today Ed and I are headed to the Cape to see the Memorial Garden at the Father Sullivan House in Sandwich. It was created with money from Nana and Papa's memorial funds and from all of our family. Today is Grandparent's Day so it is appropriate that there be a celebration today for them.
Have a wonderful day.
Love,
Betsy and Ed
Hi Kate!
I am loving the accounts of your amazing trek (and oozing with jealousy). Way to take advantage of this adventure - you deserve all of it!
Lots of love,
Caitlin
Hi Kate,
It was so cool to hear your voice on the computer the other day. Thank goodness for Kristin keeping me in the 21st century. Sounds like you had a great time @ Stonehenge and Bath.
Have a great week. it is starting to feel like Fall here. The temps have dropped, apple picking has started. Miss you!Love Aunt Rose
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