Category: United Kingdom
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Stonehenge
There’s not too much more to say about this one beyond what you can see in the photographs. Stop 2 on our bus tour was none other than the famous world heritage site, Stonehenge. To be totally honest, it’s a very anticlimactic thing to see – not that we expected anything different, but just to be clear.…
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Windsor
Another excursion with my sister and her boyfriend from December. Since they would only be here for one week, we decided the best way to see the most of England in a short period of time would be to take a day-long bus tour out of London to Bath, with stops at Windsor Castle and…
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The River Cam
My sister and her boyfriend came to visit us in England, early December, last year (her first international trip!). I know it’s been nearly two months since then, but we had so many great little adventures that I need to share. Better late than never. I was lucky enough to have Thursday off from class…
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Peterhouse College
Peterhouse College is the oldest college at the University of Cambridge; it was founded in 1284 (yes, TWELVE), and it certainly looks the part. Candlelight, spiral staircases, hidden studies, torches, even a dark bell tower. I felt like Harry Potter, feasting in the Great Hall. “Magical” really is the only word to describe it. (Excuse the quality…
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Christmastime in London
Christmastime in London is stunning. The entire city, aglow. I had obviously heard much about it before I arrived, and of course, it’s quick and easy to search for photographs online, but to be here and to experience it in person… that is special. Every street, every corner is decked in the most beautiful flights.…
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Tower of London
My best friend was in town on business for a few days; it wasn’t the first time he had traveled to London, but still, neither of us had yet visited the Tower of London. It was a bit tricky meeting up at first without being able to use cellphones to communicate (his is American), but…
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