Friday, February 1, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Evil Parent. (this is a joke for those of you who cannot understand some simple sarcasm.)
Evil Parent got the whole restaurant singing. And to think I almost forgot to go. And its like weeks since my birthday so I was singing and the lady had to tell me that the cake was for me. It was reallllllly good tho.
I have learned a lesson
Don't walk the whole city during the day and then go out dancing. Evil combination. My feet hurt sooooo much. But they shall recover.
Monday, January 28, 2008
In Shere
In Shere
Eaton College
The House Kayla and I stayed in
Windsor Castle
A pub that Shakespeare ate at
The original spot of the globe
The Globe!
The Archaeology Building!
The Archaeology Building!Update.... Walks and Family Home Stay
Alot has been going on since I last updated. Lots of class obviously, actually spending time in the library reading. I have my first paper due on Feb 22 and its going to come fast, I'm sure. This week Alexandra and I went on a "Shakespeare's London" walk where a tourguide showed us the parts of london that Shakespeare definately hung out in. Including the original locations of the Globe and others and also their new locations. I didnt realize that the Globe wasn't in the same spot or really the same thing. But it was built exactly the same way as the globe was (with the added features of water sprinklers in case the thatch roof catches on fire). The walk was fun except it was getting dark and we couldnt see everything and my camera didnt want to take pictures in the dark.
Then I went on my home stay with a great family in Woking, a town in Surrey. Kayla and I stayed there with the mom and dad and 3 kids. They have been hosting people every weekend and all summer for 11 years. Thats hard to believe. They were great and very nice and all the kids were polite and fun. They cooked for us... which was sooooo good to have a home cooked meal, but the lunch was weird. Anyway, the first day, Saturday, butler took us to Windsor Castle, which was so amazing. We saw one of the most amazing chapels (big enough I think to be a cathedral) and the queen's doll house which was amazing and huge and had real miniature everything, including the crown jewels. We got to go inside and see the state department rooms which were just amazing. For the first time I got one of those audio tours so I got to listen to interesting things about each room. We saw the castle, which was magnificent, but no changing of the guard... I'll have to wait for Buckingham Palace for that. We explored the town of Windsor and then walked to the town of Eaton which is where Eaton College is and where Prince Harry goes to school. But it was a Saturday and sadly no boys in uniform. We went back to our homes and had a home cooked meal. Watched a movie and went to bed. The next day was a day with the family and they took us into the countryside (like one minute from their house) and we hiked a little and went to the town Shere which is sooooo old and where they filmed the movie the Holiday. Amazing town. We then came back to London! It was a great time. Pictures to follow!
Other then that, my summer plans seem to have changed and I am not (i think) going to Belize, which is so disapointing. Anyway, thinking about other field schools, maybe Iroquois.
Good news is that Alexandra and Amy and I booked tickets to Paris and a cheap hotel to stay in. I am sooooo excited for that! Really I just want to see the tower and the Louvre. Just going to stay 3 nights. and then come back and write a paper!!
Then I went on my home stay with a great family in Woking, a town in Surrey. Kayla and I stayed there with the mom and dad and 3 kids. They have been hosting people every weekend and all summer for 11 years. Thats hard to believe. They were great and very nice and all the kids were polite and fun. They cooked for us... which was sooooo good to have a home cooked meal, but the lunch was weird. Anyway, the first day, Saturday, butler took us to Windsor Castle, which was so amazing. We saw one of the most amazing chapels (big enough I think to be a cathedral) and the queen's doll house which was amazing and huge and had real miniature everything, including the crown jewels. We got to go inside and see the state department rooms which were just amazing. For the first time I got one of those audio tours so I got to listen to interesting things about each room. We saw the castle, which was magnificent, but no changing of the guard... I'll have to wait for Buckingham Palace for that. We explored the town of Windsor and then walked to the town of Eaton which is where Eaton College is and where Prince Harry goes to school. But it was a Saturday and sadly no boys in uniform. We went back to our homes and had a home cooked meal. Watched a movie and went to bed. The next day was a day with the family and they took us into the countryside (like one minute from their house) and we hiked a little and went to the town Shere which is sooooo old and where they filmed the movie the Holiday. Amazing town. We then came back to London! It was a great time. Pictures to follow!
Other then that, my summer plans seem to have changed and I am not (i think) going to Belize, which is so disapointing. Anyway, thinking about other field schools, maybe Iroquois.
Good news is that Alexandra and Amy and I booked tickets to Paris and a cheap hotel to stay in. I am sooooo excited for that! Really I just want to see the tower and the Louvre. Just going to stay 3 nights. and then come back and write a paper!!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
the girls laughing at something
a bunch of us!
willy and I at "ghetto"Monday, January 21, 2008
the london eye!
tower of london bridge!
big ben and the parliamentTV Licensing
So i got a scary notice, along with everyone else in the building that i was illegally operating a TV in my room and would be fined 1000 pounds if discovered. well, being the only american who actually read the welcome packet and knew that this was coming and was not that serious, i was the only american not to freak out. if they read the fine print, it says live TV and its the law in the country. People need to realize that they are not at home, they chose to live in a different country for a semester or year and there are different ways of life in different places. one of the huge reasons i wanted to study abroad. they have to realize that this is a country without a constitution and they can tax anything they really want, including watching tv. so everyone here will recieve a visit from the tv officer to confirm that we dont have a tv in our rooms, no big deal. ok thats my rant for the day. and i love that the brits call goalies, keepers.
so yesterday we got up early which was painful to go and take a bus tour around london, which made me love the city so much more because you actually can see everything at once and realize how magnificent the buildings and landmarks are. whats also great is that almost every building in the city is OLD. and i mean reallly old. its nothing like nyc where the buildings are new and skyscrapers... they are old buildings that make you think that you are back in time.... and its just by walking down the street! its awesome! anyway... today i think we are taking the boat tour down the thames which will be nice and hopefully the battery on my camera will last... im just going to put up a few of the pictures from yesterdays tour, because i plan to return to each landmark and take better pictures....
so yesterday we got up early which was painful to go and take a bus tour around london, which made me love the city so much more because you actually can see everything at once and realize how magnificent the buildings and landmarks are. whats also great is that almost every building in the city is OLD. and i mean reallly old. its nothing like nyc where the buildings are new and skyscrapers... they are old buildings that make you think that you are back in time.... and its just by walking down the street! its awesome! anyway... today i think we are taking the boat tour down the thames which will be nice and hopefully the battery on my camera will last... im just going to put up a few of the pictures from yesterdays tour, because i plan to return to each landmark and take better pictures....
Saturday, January 19, 2008
We are marching to Trafalgar Square, oh yes oh!
Today we went to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery and as soon as we got there I had the song stuck in my head... Oh Camp K and the songs they teach us. It was a great day... seeing all the paintings that I studied in High and Late Renaissance class at the 'deis. I also got to see 5 Renoirs which made my day... No pictures allowed in the museum tho... which is wierd.. in the met you can!
Pics!
Today we're marching to declare that bomb has got to go!
me in front of the national gallery and with the lions of trafalgar square
us in front of the national gallery
the traditional london phonebooth shot
trafalgar square!
us in trafalgar square!
lions of trafalgar square and big ben in the background!
national gallery in trafalgar square!
the archaeologist and the rosetta stone!
dancing my bday away!
it looks like there were no people at the gay club... but about 30 minutes from then we were surrounded by gay dancing fools!Thursday, January 17, 2008
in Regents Park
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Birthday night # 1
So last night a whole bunch of us decided to accompany Willy to a gar bar.... well the bar was dead so we ventured some more to a gay club in central london called the ghetto. interesting.... i got in for free... dont really know why... i didnt bring any money... so they were nice. anyway... we spent the night trying to arrange Willy with random guys and the girls found companions as well... which is interesting because the guys arent supposed to be into girls... anyway... i tangoed with a flamboyant irishman... it was amazing...
Today I went to Regents Park and explored the grounds and the scenery... which will be amazing in the spring... now tho, the pond is beautiful with the black swans and other birds and the shrubbery. oh i cant wait to see the rose gardens in spring....
Tonight I think we are going to the Ice Bar.... Where its kept at -5 degrees (i think celcious) and they give us parkas.... the whole bar is made of ice, including the glasses and the seats. it should be awesome.... I'll update on that later. if you are interested... http://www.belowzerolondon.com/icebar/index.html
Today I went to Regents Park and explored the grounds and the scenery... which will be amazing in the spring... now tho, the pond is beautiful with the black swans and other birds and the shrubbery. oh i cant wait to see the rose gardens in spring....
Tonight I think we are going to the Ice Bar.... Where its kept at -5 degrees (i think celcious) and they give us parkas.... the whole bar is made of ice, including the glasses and the seats. it should be awesome.... I'll update on that later. if you are interested... http://www.belowzerolondon.com/icebar/index.html
Monday, January 14, 2008
on our way to karaoke with the guys.
at the union. Open your eyes Alexandra!Two things
1. Whats with the shorts and tights fashion here?! its january. its cold. and youre wearing shorts. wow. i better go get some.
2. I love the little school kids in their uniforms that walk around by the archaeology building.... no idea why they are around but they walk in hoards with their teachers and chatter.... its the cutest thing i;ve seen in a loooong time!
2. I love the little school kids in their uniforms that walk around by the archaeology building.... no idea why they are around but they walk in hoards with their teachers and chatter.... its the cutest thing i;ve seen in a loooong time!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
oh wow. 
part of the sutton hoo ship burial!!!
more sutton hoo! (we studied it in class!)
inside the main area of the museum
an amazing room... king georges library
totem poles from british columbia
the rosetta stone!
one of the coolest things i've ever seen!
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