Tuesday, May 8, 2012

My Last Day in London

This is probably the saddest post to have to write.  I am currently sitting in my house in Florida after spending an amazing four months in London.  Yesterday, the rest of my friends left London by noon.  After helping them with their bags and saying some really hard good byes, I head out for my last day in London.  I made a point to walk out the back gate and take pictures of the beautiful campus and park that has been my home.  I then went over to Tower Bridge to finally see the exhibition and walk along the walkways on the upper level.  It was such amazing view of the city and a great choice for my last day.  After that I went to the Royal Academy of Arts to see the exhibit on Johan Zoffany.  It was definitely strange walking around the exhibit because I knew it was my very last item I had on my list.  I still had some time before I had to get back for dinner, so I walked around Bond street and The Burlington Arcade to see the amazing stores.  Finally, I stood outside of St. Paul's Cathedral to say good bye to my favorite place in the entire world.  On my way back to the Regent's  I took a picture of a spot on the pavement I pass everyday.  One of the first days in London I noticed my initials randomly in the pavement and looking at it made me smile every day.  I then enjoyed a last dinner with Lucy at Grommet Burger Kitchen and finished packing before the long trip home. 


The beautiful view I wake up to


Reid Hall




Out the back gate



Regent's Park







York aka"Troll" Bridge




Tower Bridge



View from the top









St. Paul's in the distance


The Chard (Tallest building in Europe)




The Gherkin and Tower of London



The Boiler Room











The Royal Academy of Arts



St. Paul's Cathedral


The Pavement right before Regent's Park




Regent's College Main Entrance