Day 6 :: Photo Blog - Conveniently Arranged Events and Uncompromising Confidentiality

Our view of the Elizabethan Tower (commonly mistaken as "Big Ben") under renovation while awaiting our entrance to Parliament (where photography was strictly not allowed).

A stunning shot of Westminster Abbey while Brexit protests were happening nearby (where photography was sternly denied as well).

The aforementioned protestors beginning to rally up for that afternoon's 1m+ person march.

A preserved slice of history from World War II in one of Churchill's famed War Rooms.

The beloved North Odell as he studies the highlights of Winston Churchill's life through photography.

Witnessing an aspect of the political structure in Britain that we conveniently learned about earlier today during our visit to Parliament.

A well framed shot of a protester's sign during what has been called one of the biggest marches of the century.

An example of creativity and lightheartedness during a politically significant period in England's history.

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Final Reflection - Morgann

I have dreamed about going to London for so long. I have listened to my family members talk about what their life was like when they lived there. Mainly they talked about walking everywhere, patting down dresses for bombs, dreary weather, smoking, pubs, and being near other relatives. However, I never got to know what the city was actually like. I was shocked by how everything was so close together and how efficient the public transportation system was. When I got home I probably talked about the tube for a solid 30 minutes. I never really mastered the tube map but I did enjoy trying to learn it. Using the public transport was great because it allowed us to see the everyday commute. In the afternoons all the busses and tubes get very stuffed with people, imagine a sardine can, but double the amount of sardines in the can. We also walked a tone, members with fitbits told use that we often walked six to seven miles on average. I have never felt healthier than during the trip due to more...

Day 9 :: Photo Blog- Beautiful Gardens and Vibrant Sun!

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Final Reflection - George

London Final Reflection I remember when this trip was announced, everyone wanted to be a part of it. I was surprised to discover I was one of the twelve people selected to go to London. The many following meeting and planning only furthered my excitement and anticipation. I couldn’t actually comprehend that I was going on an international school trip to London , one of the biggest, most diverse, and history rich cities in the world. Even now, sitting in my room on the day before we go back home, I still can’t fully comprehend the fact that I am currently here. The first 34 hours of this trip were absolutely mind-numbing, but not in the bad way. Stepping out onto the streets of London after an eight hour flight was honestly probably too much for my brain to process. The long string of events after landing each contributed to an aspect of this trip that I would eventually find to be running motifs: housekeeping & maintenance, group travel & transportation, and exploring ...

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