Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday

Sunday was a marathon of a day. We went to see the running of the London marathon. So many people dressed in costumes to run the race. I do not know how they even made it one mile with some of the outfits they wore. A couple of us walked to the end of the course, about three miles, to catch a glimpse of the finish line, and then went on our way. Sunday night I went to church with a group of people to Holy Trinity Brompton, Tim Hughes Church.

Monday was also a great day. It started by standing in line to get front row tickets to Hairspray. After this, I went back to my flats for awhile and then went with a group of people to see Parliament in action. We got to see some protesters glue themselves together inside and multiple police try and solve the situation. Inside, we got to watch the House of Commons debate budget, and talk about the recent Swine Flu outbreak. As always with politicians, there were really no outcomes, just scrutiny for each other. Then began night one of two nights to always remember. A group of us went to Hairspray and sat on the front row. AMAZING!!! I actually got to interact with one of the characters in the play as she climbed over us trying to get to the stage. Afterwards, we stood outside the stage door and saw all the actors and actresses emerge and sign autographs.

Tuesday was filed with class. After today there is now only two days left of classes for me. CRAZY! AFter classes finished today, I went to dinner and then night two of awesomeness ensued. We went to see Romeo and Juliet at the Globe Theatre. We got standing tickets, so we had to stand in line early so that we could get a good spot near the stage. Some of us ended up getting there around 6:30. The doors opened at seven and we rushed in and got in the second and third rows of standing people right up against the stage. I have to say it was quite cool. Although we stood for 4 hours (6:30-10:30), it was quite worth it. Overall, it was great!

Can't believe this journey is almost over. It feels like it was yesterday when I said all my goodbyes. Less than two weeks now. WOW TIME HAS FLOWN BY!