after weeks of nauseous anxiety, i finally got my debit card in the mail monday afternoon. because i didn't have money, i was trapped in my room, doing nothing (except watch countless movies every day)
on monday, we celeberated becca's graduation with delicious drinks, a walk around regent's park at night (while becca drank with her toes dipped in the fountains), and a crazy photoshoot on a monument. ending the night with some delicious thin crust pizza. GREAT NIGHT.
on tuesday, i finished my stupid art history paper. what a mess.
wednesday, i went out on my final "tourist" adventure, visiting Kensington Palace, Kensington Park, the Albert Memorial, Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, Parliament, Big Ben, etc...
candace came to visit me on thursday! candace, tess, and i went to hampstead heath, went up to parliament hill, which is the highest natural point in London, where we looked down on the city (that was an awful sentence). you could see St. Paul's, the Gherkin, the BT Tower, and other unidentifiable tall buildings.
top of Parliament Hill
we then proceeded to Covent Garden, a marketplace where a bunch of street performers congregate. we also went to a worship service at Westminster Abbey (though it was in the smaller church next to the abbey) and then Candace and I strolled around Parliament Square. after dinner on the riverside, where we had some amazing Pimm's Lemonade, we ended up going back home early, taking a nap, and having some amazing girl talk :)
street performer inviting my up on his stand
at Covent Garden
Pimm's Lemonade and Candace
Westminster Abbey
friday, i started packing, got bored so i went to the national gallery to buy a poster, bought some percy pigs, and then recommenced packing. then my friends and i went out for some delicious Moroccan food. becca and yagna had to leave early, but beth, victoria, and i had an amazing time exploring the riverside at night. we went a little overboard, taking pictures of Big Ben, Parliament, and the Eye. it was so beautiful :)
and the night ended with yummy smoothies at Giraffe.
yeah...i can't believe i'm home already. it is unbelievably dull here. and i miss my room in London
up next: some other thoughts about studying abroad.
Hi, Rachel! Love the blog post recap of your final days in London. I have four weeks left as of today, and am already freaking out about leaving! I'd love to read more about Canada (you know, living vicariously through you, and all :)
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