It turned out to be another eventful week here in London. With my second week behind me, all that I have to remember each day by are pictures that I have on my camera or pictures that my family has put up on Facebook. Unlike last week, this week we had something planned almost each day that we went out. Monday I started my day with a class field trip to The Children’s Museum, which really gave me an outlook on toys that were used in the past. We have progressed a long way from spinning tops. Later that day I went to Camden Market and then had dinner with the family and watched the movie Friday. It shocked me that I was the only one who has really seen it so it was a must that everyone watched it. On Tuesday I went to the Natural History Museum for most of the day which was really amazing. It was actually so big that I didn’t even get through the whole thing. Later that day, the family and I went to Sainsbury’s to get a few household items. The rest of that day was just a relax day and I ordered from Alpha’s Pizza which was awesome.

On Wednesday, Dr. Lewis gave us our quiz, which I aced, and taught the class how to line dance, square dance, and the naked mole rat. I wasn’t too sure if everyone in the class knew what they were getting themselves into by signing up to take a class with Dr. Lewis haha. Later on that night the Family and I ended up at the Lion bar for a couple drinks and then headed over to the Australian bar called Walkabout on Finchley and just enjoyed some music and of course a couple more drinks. On Thursday we went to Wimbledon Museum. I would have to say that that was the best museum that we have been to yet. When you see things on television you wonder what it looks like in person and that is what it was like for me. Being able to the Wimbledon tennis court in person and the club as a whole was awesome. Friday Natalie and I went to Camden Market again to pick up souvenirs for family member in the states and did a little shopping for myself. Then later that night we all went to the zoo at night which was pretty cool. I haven’t been to a zoo in about ten years so I was excited like a little kid. Saturday the whole family dressed up and went to a Polo match in Richmond. We were a little over dressed but it didn’t matter because we all were looking good that day. We had lunch as well while we there and I ate a rocky road sundae which was one of the best desserts I’ve had since I’ve been here. To complete my weekend, Saturday night was my first foam party down at the Walkabout and it was great. I attempted to keep the foam away from my mouth and getting inside but I was unsuccessful. So that became too much for me and I headed home. However, it was another successful week in London.  There are two weeks down and two weeks to go before we head back to the states. I hate to see it go but I miss my family, so the closer the better. Until then I’m going to enjoy my time here and soak it all in.

My first week in London will be one that I will never forget. I made it to one of the most beautiful countries there is for the first time, I’ve made a whole new group of friends and classmates from all across the United States, and I have bonded with a group of friends in the last week faster than I have ever with anyone. We six have become so close that we consider ourselves family away from our family. We can literally talk to each other about anything and everything. All this transpired even before the first day of classes.  

            My first day of classes felt like I was back at home and I was literally dreading that I had to be in a class room once again, but then I realized that I was in London and that I should enjoy my time while I’m here. So the first day of class wasn’t all that bad. As a class we all introduced ourselves one by one and also by talking to one another for two minutes. It gave us just enough time to get to know a brief background of each other. After we finished the meet and greet we watched a ballet video, which surprisingly was real interesting.  Tuesday we went to the Royal Opera House which was pretty amazing. We got to see every inch of the Opera house, even backstage where they showed how they create and build the stages. My favorite part of the tour would probably be seeing where they actually build the stages and the lift that they use to bring down most of the parts to the stage.         

            After the Royal Opera House tour we did the Harry Potter scavenger hunt around London. It was a breeze when we first started the tour until most of the class started to get restless and that is when the beast within everyone started to rear its ugly head. Overall, with the help of me and some classmates, it was a success closer to the end. Everyone noticed that they had to help out in order for our class time to be over. After the tour and not getting enough sleep in the last couple of days after getting to London, I was beat and needed some rest. Wednesday the class did a fitness run which really loosened my muscles up afterwards because I was literally cramping up during our run. I haven’t been drinking sufficient enough of water since I been here so it could be caused by that. Later that night the family and I went to a bar on Baker Street called The Globe. It was a good night until on our way back we got lost! It was a tragedy! But luckily we all had enough pounds to get back home.

            Thursday, Natalie and I went to Bath to see the last Roman bath ever. It was pretty amazing to see where they originally took their baths how much different their life was compared to what we have now. Later that night we went Fortune’s Green to The Lion’s bar and had couple of drinks before calling it a night. Friday and Saturday was the weekend and the family and I went to Camden market to do some shopping and the bar 3 and 1 right across the road from Camden Market. While Saturday night was a recuperation day and just stayed in for the day until late that night a couple of us went out to a gentlemen’s club for a little bit which was little odd hahaha.