London 2015

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It is crazy to think that I woke up in London yesterday, and now I am back home in Camarillo. The week went by way too fast! Everyday was an adventure and time well spent. Besides Windsor Castle, another favorite of mine was Hyde Park. Large is an understatement for the size of the park…it was huge! It would definitely take some time to be able to walk through the entire park. 
Beside the beauty of the park, I loved the many features of the park. You could rent a row or pedal boat and boat along the Serpentine River, rent bikes and bike around the whole park, rent park deck chairs and lounge for hours, and so much more. There is even a park dedicated for senior citizens and another park for young children. The park truly caters to people of all ages. 
One night, some of us rented bikes and biked around Hyde Park while the sun was about to set. The view was gorgeous and it was so much fun. I really wish we got the chance to rent a row boat and boat along the river but we just did not have enough time to do everything. If I were a London resident, I would probably be a daily regular at Hyde Park. The Princess Diana Memorial was also a highlight of the park. I love how you are aloud to put your feet in the water. 
This trip is definitely at the top of my list for favorite trips. I’m so glad that I got chosen and went. It was life changing and well worth the money. I will continue to encourage other students to apply for studying abroad programs if they ever get the chance. 
-Bri 

Windsor Castle 

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I have a genuine love for castles of all kind, so I was extremely excited to visit Windsor Castle on Saturday, August 1st. I was expecting an extravagant and glamorous castle and Windsor Castle is just that. When we finally got in after a long line, I didn’t know where to start. Since I did my building presentation on Windsor Castle, I was even more excited to see the different rooms I learned about. 

I paid extra money to be able to view and walk through the garden and it was well worth it. That was my favorite part of the castle just because it was so beautiful and peaceful. There were so many colorful flowers, some of which I’ve never seen before and various water falls and fountains. 

I also enjoyed seeing exactly where the fire of 1992 started and how the renovations took place. I had no idea how big the rooms were and how many there were for every occasion. I loved seeing St. George’s Hall even though it was not set up for a dinner event. 

I really wish I could of stayed longer at the castle because 2 hours was just not enough time. If I could, I would of stayed there all day and explore everything. There is even things to do outside of the castle with all the shops and restaurants around. But all around, I loved seeing Windsor Castle and would definitely go back if I ever got the chance again. 
-Bri