hello everyone!

sorry about the lack of posts. The internet in my flat has been down since last friday.

so, updates.
I've found the Clockwork Orange underpass and been to Stamford Bridge. Today is the game against Bolton. I'm so excited! hopefully my internet will be fixed soon so I can upload pictures.
Other than that, classes have been going good. We went to the Globe Theater on wednesday. Yesterday we had a day trip to Bath and Stonehenge. It was a bit chilly but the sun is out today and it's so wonderful. The game should be fantastic. I'm wearing my new jersey and supporting my Blues.

When the internet is back up expect more posts.

see ya later.

I love this city!

sorry about the lack of posts all. The internet in my apartment is pretty touch and go and I wanted to have some good stories and pictures.

So this past week has been filled with classes and more exploring. We learned about the Parliamentary system on the UK in British Life and Culture and watched some of the Questions to the Prime Minister. This was exciting, something I never would have expected from government. It involves a weekly slot of time in which members of parliament can ask and debate with the prime minister. They banter back and forth and are quite clever in their attacks. But then the pm comes back and magnificently unravels the argument just thrown in his face. If I have the chance I would like to go to Parliament and see this in action.

On saturday I went to my first Premier League game! Fulham vs Stoke City.

Craven Cottege before the match

The teams walking out of the tunnel to start the match.

Clint Dempsey from the US mens national team plays for Fulham and is one of their best players. All of us from AIFS were cheering for him. He scored the second goal for Fulham which turned out to be vitally important to keep them on top of the match. I am still eagerly anticipating the Chelsea match on February 25th.

The Orangerie in Kensington Gardens

We went here for tea on Friday. It's part of the Kensington Palace. It was so beautiful and the food was delicious. Though I'm still on the lookout for a place for cream tea.

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Here's the other photos I meant to put in the last post.

Leeds Castle, Kent

Portobello Market, Notting Hill

This week went by very fast. Classes were good. On monday for my art history class we went to the British Museum for the Grayson Parry exhibition The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman. It was amazing. I've never really gotten into modern art but his pieces focus on social commentary of the modern world. It was very thought provoking. I would recommend looking him up. He is quite the character.

This weekend might see my first visit to Stamford Bridge. The hallowed ground of Chelsea Football Club. Or possibly recreating a scene from A Clockwork Orange. Let's just say that I love London.