With almost everyone out of the hostel for the day I decided to make the most of my day and have a wander around London. I headed off towards the V&A Museum in South Kensington. Along the way I made a few pit-stops and detours. My first was Hamley's, "the finest toy store in the world." Here I rediscovered my childhood with pearler beads and the Where's Waldo? books! Then it was onto Carnaby Street which is the center of men's fashion in London, especially during the 60s and 70s. The football store from Bend it Like Beckham is here as well, which was really exciting for me, since that's one of my favorite movies! Onto the borough of Mayfair and New Bond Street where all the designer shops are including Vivienne Westwood, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabana, etc. This is where all the celebrities shop, so I kept my eyes peeled, but no luck. Next was the American Embassy. It is the largest, most ugly building I have ever seen! It takes up an entire side of a very large square in Mayfair. Well at least I know where it is now. Grovsner Chapel was next, my History of the Church of England professor is the vicar here. Then I strolled through Hyde Park and around the Serpentine. In South Kensington I went past Imperial College London (my school from study abroad,) Science Museum, and Natural History Museum before arriving at the V&A. Then it was time to face my past. The St. John's Bible Project is on display right now. I almost interned with them twice and my professors worked closely with it as well. I was 4,000 miles away from home and there I was in one of the greatest museums in the world staring at my school and something I know so well. I nearly started crying!!! Then there was a video in the display as well which had one of my favorite professors on it, again nearly more tears. After that emotionally draining experience at my favorite museum I found my way home but not before a celebrity sighting. It was Alex who is a host of the UK version of TRL on MTV. It's only cool to Chris and me because we've been on British TRL before! The Superbowl was tonight so we got some good ol' McDonald's cheeseburgers and Big Macs which were all delicious, but that might have had something to do with the fact that it was 11:30 at night! I stayed up through half-time with the Rolling Stones.
American Girl in London
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This fall I’m going back to the UK to get my Masters in Archaeology from the University of Edinburgh. In the mean time I'm making the most of the Minnesota summer! In general: I’m better suited to the European lifestyle; embrace other cultures, traditions, and religions; open-minded; and enjoy trying new things. Christine's Life Rules to Live By: 1) Live without regrets 2) Use your passport annually to be continued...
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