Hello! It's been a hot second since I've written anything. First off, I am on free travel for the next ten days! My mother and I spent a day in Paris, two whirlwind days in Rome and then we spend a week in Florence before I meet up with my group in London. On our … Continue reading Rome-Touring, Training, Tasting!
Writing
Albert-Scars of War
On Monday the 7th we toured some important sites relating to the Battle of the Somme in World War One, and it felt like going through all five stages of grief in one day. It was absolutely heartbreaking and maddening and confusing, but it was also an incredible privilege to walk through history and understand … Continue reading Albert-Scars of War
Paris-Aesthetic Paradise, Overwhelming Knowledge 🇫🇷
Hi! I haven't blogged much about Paris because I've felt more overwhelmed than inspired here. Even so, there are a few iconic things I've seen that are worth noting. For one, the Eiffel Tower has been amazing and I've been there three times in the last four days. Seeing the lights dance across the Eiffel … Continue reading Paris-Aesthetic Paradise, Overwhelming Knowledge 🇫🇷
The Soundtrack of Nostalgia
Hi. Although Belfast was an externally challenging city, I was able to enjoy the hotel and explore memories through music We were in Belfast for the weekend and stayed in the Malone Lodge, by far the fanciest place we’ve stayed. This place has felt more like home than any other, which has been incredibly comforting … Continue reading The Soundtrack of Nostalgia
Slowing Down in Sligo and an Overview
Hi. It's been a hot minute since I posted a thing, but that's because we've had a very restful and reflective few days. We left London on the 16th, and I was ready to leave by that point. I was a bit fed up with the noise and chaos and constant attachment to my companions. … Continue reading Slowing Down in Sligo and an Overview
All the World’s a Stage
Hi! It's been a very busy four days, full of theater. We saw two Shakespeare plays at the Globe Theatre, which was amazing. In addition, I went with a friend to see Wicked, which was amazing in a very different way. Our first show was Henry V. The Globe theater has introduced a new policy … Continue reading All the World’s a Stage
Windsor Into London
It has been an amazing travel day! We left Stratford at 9am and I said my bittersweet farewells. I wasn't upset long- Once we got to Windsor I was absolutely captivated. To media-savvy Millennials, Windsor Castle is where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married, but that is only one year of a castle that’s … Continue reading Windsor Into London
The Scenic Route
Hi! It's been a few days but I'm still healthy and busy. We left Coniston on Saturday the 7th and made our way to Stratford, stopping in Haworth to see the Bronte Parsonage. The first morning in Stratford I attempted to go to Starbucks for a quick cup of coffee before breakfast and ended up … Continue reading The Scenic Route
Wordsworth and Frankenstein-A Charming Cottage and a Sacred Story
So I've had an unexpectedly amazing morning. We went to Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth spent eight years of his life and my expectations were definitely exceeded. The cottage itself was charming but the real treasure was getting to see a first edition of Frankenstein among his personal collection. When we got into Dove Cottage I … Continue reading Wordsworth and Frankenstein-A Charming Cottage and a Sacred Story
Overview: Observations of Reality
Ok, it's time for some honesty. This trip is amazing, but I've come to a few interesting realizations as the honeymoon phase wears off. First off, it hit me at 9 last night that I can't get away from these 20 people for the next three months, with the exception of a ten-day furlough. Don't … Continue reading Overview: Observations of Reality
Elena’s Grace 