Today we toured Hampton Court- a castle built originally in Tudor times but it was continually added onto over a time period of 500 years. As a result, different parts of the castle reflect different time periods. We learned about it in my history of interior furnishings and architecture class this year. I had seen pictures of Hampton Court, but the real thing is incomparable. First off, I didn't realize that Hampton Court is so huge! Second, it is beautiful. I was amazed by all the detailing- how did they manage to do that all by hand??
I am proud to say that I recognized some furniture in the rooms as William and Mary. I was so excited! Funny how I can get so excited over a chair.
After we toured Hampton Court for a few hours, our group was given the rest of the day to ourselves. So I made plans with my awesome friend Averyl Dietering! Averyl is also studying abroad in London but she's with a different school. So Benae and I met up with her at the metro station and we went to watch Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe Theater. But when we got there the tickets were sold out! So we toured downtown London for a few hours. We saw Calatrava's Millennial Bridge, St. Paul's, the Wellington Arch and Buckingham Palace. So it was fun. Mostly it was just great to see Averyl!
When we finally got back, the trip up the stairs to the 4th floor was BRUTAL. I can see blisters forming on my feet. I am completely EXHAUSTED.
No news today about my suitcase, so tomorrow Susie is going to take me shopping for a couple things. I hope it gets here soon!
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