The first week we mainly spent walking around and getting to know the local area. The school had several events planned that we took advantage of, including a boat party that cruised up and down the Thames in front of many popular landmarks.
One new thing I've gotten accustomed to is taking the Tube (Underground) pretty much anywhere not within walking distance (which is a lot). It closes after midnight- so we take a cabbie if we stay out later than that.
Last weekend, my roomie, Dani, and I went on a tour to Buckingham Palace! Y'all, this is so freaking cool! If you are ever in London, this is a must. We unfortunately weren't able to take pictures but I aquired some of my favorite rooms off the internet for you. :)
Buckingham Palace gardens
This was my favorite- the Green Room (notice the lovely shade of seafoam print on the walls)
The White Drawing Room- Queen hosts guests often in this room, including Kate and Will when they visit.
Want to get in the palace? You have to get past these heavily guarded gates and the guys in the furry black hats.
Sunday we took a Jack the Ripper tour! I know, we are dorks. But it was totally fun! Great guide, dark night... pretty creepy!
Roman wall dividing East London from West (Rich) London.
Jack the Ripper did all his killing on the other side of this wall (East London)
We ended the night by having a brew in the same pub, The Ten Bells, that all Jack's victims went to before they were killed. AHH! So great!
After the first week of class was over, Richmond had a big start of term party at a ritzy dance club in Soho. We all went and had a really great time dancing and hanging out!
Grad school groupies sitting in the corner! So fun!
Such great new friends!
Roomie Pic!
We stopped off for lunch. I had a breaded mushroom dish. Really great!
Benedict eggs for Kate, Dani, and Lisa
Welp, chaps- that's all for now! Cheers!
