Boat Cruise at Sunset in London

Sorry I haven't written for another few days, classes just started today and the weekend was a little busy still getting used to things around here!

The boat cruise on friday night was out of a movie, absolutely so stunning to be on the Thames at sunset. Our boat left from the docks right by Big Ben (at right) and the London Eye (at left). The girl in the photo on the left is Mara, my roommate and some boys we met earlier in the week (the one on the left is from PC!); the girls at right are friends that I've met this week as well.

So we cruised up and down the Thames as the sun (behind the clouds) set over London and the lights came up illuminating both a city of old architecture and modern wonders. Upon departure the bar opened up and the dance floor got movin', it was a lot of fun. Classic American rap and R&B made us feel right at home. High heels and wake water resulted in a few sways and trips on board but I managed to keep my footing. Later we passed under Tower Bridge and London bridge as people waved and the lights came on for the evening. We also passed by the Dome at Greenwich (where they set time) at the Prime Meridian. Interestingly enough the line of the prime meridian is lit up in the night horizon to horizon as a green laser beam (really cool)! So I made a wish under the prime meridian and we turned around making our way back to Big Ben. See pictures below:


Greenwich Dome Big Ben and House of Parliament















Myself and Ashley by Tower Bridge at Night


And the London Eye all lit up!

It was a wonderful time and amazing way to start the semester :o)





Love and miss you all
xoxo Kate







Sorry just added this: not my picture but this is the laser at the prime meridian!