London is and probably always will be my favorite city. The feeling you get walking around London is unlike anything else. You never run out of things to do, and this city is filled with excitement and vibrancy. I was really looking forward to our time in London and knew that it would be the perfect way to conclude our time in England.
It is impossible to see everything in London, but I think that we definitely made the most of our time there. The bus tour of London allowed us to see many parts of the city in a short amount of time and we got to learn a little bit of the city’s history, which I really enjoyed. The Tower of London was one of the highlights of this trip for me. I have always heard about it, but I’ve never seen it for myself. Spending the afternoon there was truly an amazing experience. I was blown away by the architecture and the history.
Out of all the cathedrals that we saw, Westminster Abbey was my favorite. I was in awe. The stained glass, the vastness of the cathedral, and the longevity of the structure left me completely amazed. Seeing something like Westminster Abbey for yourself is an unforgettable experience. My favorite part of Westminster Abbey was the Poet’s Corner. I took a class about British literature last semester and seeing the graves of people we had read like Percey Shelley, and John Keats was surreal. These are writers whom I have read and love, so this was such a special experience for me.
Another one of my favorite parts of our time in London was going on the London Eye. Being able to see London from that view was amazing. Looking over the city and taking that time to really soak it in is something I’ll never forget. London has so many iconic monuments, and being able to see them all on the London Eye is unreal. Although it is a very touristy attraction, it is definitely worth doing.
One thing that I love about London is that there are so many free things to do. I went to the Tate Britain and the Tate Modern, which were both incredible. These two galleries have such impressive collections, and I was able to see some of my favorite pieces of artwork. While London itself is very fast-paced and busy, walking around these quiet art galleries is a very restorative experience. I loved spending a few hours just walking around and enjoying the art.
I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to conclude your time in London than to see a play at The Globe. This was definitely what I was looking forward to the most while visiting London. We saw the play Much Ado About Nothing, and I loved it. I was not sure what to expect because I have read the play, but I didn’t know how they were going to interpret it. I thought they did an incredible job. It was hilarious and entertaining. Watching something like that is an unforgettable experience, and I’m so thankful that I was able to see it. I really valued having the tour of The Globe before the play because it really made you think about how many people have sat right where you are throughout history, and that was a surreal thing to think about it. I loved our afternoon at The Globe, and I’ll always remember it.
I love London and was so sad to leave. The time we spent there was short but so memorable and enjoyable. I’m beyond grateful for the experiences I had and the memories that I made. London will always be special to me and even more so now after this trip.
