Friday Fun Time!

We had an assignment for today, but no group field trip, so Liz, Brandy and I decided to have a leisurely day wandering around Bloomsbury and Covent Garden.  What an adventure we had!  

The day started with a visit to the British Museum to finalize our project for the day.  But before we could go inside, we were delayed by the crepe truck.  They were so delicious I had two!  The first crepe of the day was Nutella and sliced banana, followed very quickly by a maple syrup covered one.  Before you judge - I was not the only person who had two!  Feeling fortified we ventured into the museum.  It was my third time there, and while my project was already completed, I wanted more time to explore.  The museum is so large there is no way to truly take in everything in one visit.  

Here are some of the highlights of the visit:

2012 Olympic Medal

Ram in the Thicket

After a lovely morning in the museum, we decided to walk to Covent Garden. There is a wonderful open-air market there and we thought an afternoon of people watching and shopping was just what the doctor ordered. It was definitely a lot of fun, and a relaxing way to spend the afternoon. Three things happened that made us realize we have completely adapted to life in London:

1. We automatically walk on the left side of everything, and are annoyed by people who don't.
2. We no longer need to analyze every coin to figure out what it is. I know just by the shape, which I guess is really the point.
3. We no longer run out of the rain. At one point we realized we were just standing around outside chatting and it was raining. Even when we realized, we didn't move.

We popped in and out of a lot of shops and bought a few things, including Ben's Cookies. The best cookies in the entire UNIVERSE!

We also went to The Icecreamists, a boutique ice cream store in London.  It was a trip we will never forget for two reasons; the deliciousness of the ice cream, and the oddness of the flavors.  These aren't all of them, but pay attention to the one in the middle.  Yes that is what it is made from!  I had two scoops of some tamer flavors - peanut butter and popcorn.  They were both amazing!

 

Adventures at the British Museum

It's my first full day here in London and already it was an eventful one.  I spent my morning at the British Museum - what an amazing place!  I think I would need to go there every single day that I am here in order to see everything that is there.  I kept my visit short this morning and tried to see the highlights - the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles, and my favorite, the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos. It was mind blowing to see up-close and in person what remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World!  It is always humbling to see something that beautiful and old.  It really makes you think about the world we live in now. 


This picture shows two huge statues that were part of the Mausoleum.  They are believed to be Mausolus and his wife. 

I can't wait to go back and explore some more!  Also, I can't wait to visit the crepe truck outside the museum again - delicious!