This week in London has been just as eventful as the first. Monday our class visited the Museum of Childhood. We were able to listen to a thirty minute lecture which proved to be very historical and culturally enlightening. My favorite part of learning from this lecture was the board game viewing American history from the British perspective.  After class was dismissed, Terrence and I went to Camden Market. I had not been to the market there yet, and was pleasantly surprised once we walked through the entire place. Tuesday was spent in the Natural History Museum. It was amazing to witness the remains of dinosaurs, plants, human biology, a giant sequoia, and much more. I think I spent close to four hours walking around that museum, and I honestly feel like I could have spent four more hours and been perfectly fine. It was huge, and incredible to witness preserved giraffes, lions, zebras, penguins, cheetahs, and different whale species. Wednesday our class got a great lesson in dance. My favorite was learning the Virginia Reel.  It was fun to learn together as a class and be actively doing things- I learn much better in that kinetic learning style kind of way. After class, a few friends and I went to the Lion bar and the Walkabout (an Australian bar).  Thursday was my favorite day this week- our class toured Wimbledon. We had an awesome tour guide, and I have not learned that much in a single tour that I can remember. The museum at the end of touring the club was also outstanding. I am so thankful for that opportunity. Afterwards we walked through Regent Park and photographed the lovely scenery. It is so neat how much pride the British take in the aesthetics of nature within parks. Friday a small group of us went back to Camden market to make a few purchases on “sales.” Friday night we attended the Zoo Late where we walked around the Zoo and looked at all of the animals. It was a blast. There was also a silent disco that I believe myself and Janaye (as well as a few other girls) stayed and danced at for a solid hour and a half. Today a group of us got dressed up and went to a polo match- it was so neat, and completely different than any sport I’ve watched in America. The fact that the game is played as the players are riding a horse made me very distracted. It was a good time, and nice to “play the part” and assume the role of a fellow Londoner with a fancy polo hat. Terrence had a good time having four girls on his arm, too! Tomorrow I plan on doing some serious laundry, and touring the Spencer House (where Princess Diana grew up). I am having a blast here during my study abroad time, and am so happy I chose to take this class as it has already proven to be very educational and fun at the same time.




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