Parent Trap House Visit

A video of our time visiting the house from The Parent Trap... or I guess the one next to it. The real house was boarded up and couldn't be seen. We don't want to talk about it.

Day 32: A Wicked Good Time

Today, the Social Programme at the University of Westminster led us on a trip to see London's production of Wicked. I haven't seen the show in years and I was thrilled to get to go back. The biggest difference? British accents. It was interesting, though. The biggest problem? No air conditioning. I have been understanding the past nine days as each educational, cultural, and commercial building that I have spent time in has come in at a whopping 85 degrees. But for a theatre filled with hundreds of people and actors in costumes and makeup to not be cooled in any way... that is torture. I am not sure if I was emotional because the play was so well done or because I was suffering from a heat stroke. Still, we dressed up and looked hellagood.

The heat was getting to us and we got a wee bit silly...

Afterwards, we went to a bar called Roxy. It was nice to finally find a place filled with people that were actually our age. I swear, every night I have here is the new best night I've had. 

Au revoir!

Leaving for Paris!!! Here is a quick goodbye!

And just to get in the mood:

Les Jeunes De Paris from pete theman on Vimeo.

Abbey Road!! (LATE POST)

Here is a video of our time at Abbey Road. As you can probably see, it was quite emotional for me. I cried for about 10 minutes out of disbelief that I was actually at Abbey Road. It was a life-changing experience for me and will most likely be one of my fondest memories from London. 

Harold the Wise

(Read while listening to "The Harold Song" by Ke$ha)

While trying to take a photo of just how foggy it is in Brighton, we came across a new friend named Harold. Seriously though, look at that fog.

Harold is a special bird because he let us come dangerously close to him and then took us in as his new best friends. We graciously accepted.

He was wise. He talked about when times were tough.

He taught us about being adaptive and flexible.

He forced us to look into our souls and find inner peace.

I will never forget the love we shared.

TO HAROLD!

Boat Party and Brighton Video and Pictures

On the Fourth of July, the University of Westminster held a celebratory boat party at the end of the first three-week term. We had the chance to get together as a group and say goodbye to those that would be leaving us. It was a blast! We had a wonderful night dancing for one last time with some really great friends.

Although it was hard for me to say goodbye to each and every one of my first-term-only friends, I literally cried when saying goodbye to Bekah and Jon. The three of us had photography together four days a week and ended up spending time together everyday for three weeks. By the end of our time together, I no longer felt like a third wheel in their relationship and started to feel like their third... person(?) I enjoyed every moment I had with them and am deeply saddened by their absence. Below are pictures of us at the boat party doing our thaang.

The boat party was the icing on the cake that was the first term here at the University of Westminster. My heart is warmed by the wonderful relationships that I have built here.

The next day, we took to Brighton. Milla, Kyla, Angelica, Alyssa, and I left bright and early to spend a day in the coastal city. Brighton is beautiful. The highlight is the pavilion. It is an old palace that is more beautiful in person than words can describe. We spent time sunbathing on the lawn and resting out aching feet. 

For the rest of the day, we wandered around the Lanes and the pier. I spent all my money on food and it was money well spent. 

I was ecstatic when I saw a Helter Skelter ride in person and immediately had a photoshoot in front of it for my boys from the Beatles. 

Brighton is a must-see for a day trip in the UK.

Stonehenge/Bath