Cheerio London!

This morning's blog post is written by our group. I asked each of them to share their Favorite part of London as we head out of town on the Eurostar train through the Chunnel to France. 

Brandon S: Big Ben and London Eye

Gracen W: I really enjoyed the London Eye and shopping around London. 

Abby B: I loved the changing of the guards and shopping at Harrods. 

Allison W: I loved being able to meet my cousins and seeing Big Ben. 

Taylor E: I really enjoyed seeing Big Ben, and witnessing my mom see Buckingham Palace.

Emily L: I loved eating lunch in little cafes and people-watching 

Reagan W: Hearing the bells ring at St Paul's Cathedral on Easter Sunday was so beautiful. Truly once in a lifetime.

Megan: The changing of the guards and the overall vibe of London. 

Steven: The best meal of my life at Caffe Concerta in London

Sarah Durkin: lunch at Caffe Concerto, shopping, the comedy show, and the blue doors in Bath

Lily Elkin: Bath and the show

Keller Mink: the show and the Roman baths

Morgan Little: the show and the shopping 

Blake Noble: The food😊

Sam Studer: the show

Andrew Izzo: Stonehenge 

Heather Jones: The show & The London Eye

Mia Chung: Walking up the stairs from the Tube and seeing Big Ben (definitely cried) & putting random things in people's mouths while they were sleeping. 

Emily Roebuck: walking around Greenwich and finding small local shops to go into

Gage Welcher- watching the show and seeing Big Ben 

Max Hammond-the show and the London eye 

Haley Gill - the Buckingham Palace and the Queen's Gallery, love her so much

Pragneya Sharma - running to the play was super hectic, Big Ben, tube experiences 

Chelsey Adcock: London Eye and running around to the play. Basically, anything chaotic. 

Liam Sciarretta: being able to experience all of these amazing opportunities and adventures with great friends and company. 

Brandon Manchester: Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, and Parliament Buildings. It has been a really fun trip. 

Amber Gilson: wandering around the parks and the cities 

Mack Slaughter: Seeing the Crown Jewels without a wait and hiking up to the royal Observatory 

Luke Edwards: Greenwich and the Comedy about a bank robbery 

Emilee Ervin: I loved Bath. The architecture was beautiful. I also loved dancing with Blake to the street performers' music. 

Madeline Wendell: I have absolutely loved the locals and experiencing the culture of England and adored seeing all the landmarks that I have seen so many times in national lampoons European vacation. 

Rachel Hunter: St. Paul's Cathedral 

April: I loved visiting Bath and seeing where Jane Austen lived. Also, the people in London were so kind. I plan to return.

Charlie Gibson:  Seeing all the students experience a different culture.  Really enjoyed The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (the show).

Colleen Kennedy: Harrod's because of the personal connection.  Buckingham Palace was stunning! 

Barb Evernham: Buckingham Palace!!! I have always wanted to see and be near it!! I was so excited!!

Mary Royal:  Tower of London, Stonehenge, & the Roman Bath Tour 

Michael Royal- Tower of London and the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. 

Kevin W - changing of the guard.  Exploring London in general and watching the expressions of the group as we toured the various sites.

Tracey W - For me, it's absolutely seeing the kids experience every moment with their extreme emotions of joy.  The huge grins on their faces, the wonder they have in their eyes, their excitement over things small and big, and hearing from many of them how this trip is changing their lives. It makes my heart beyond happy to know we are providing them with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that may open up their eyes to a lifelong love of travel and appreciation of other cultures. Thank you for lending me your students for this week!!!