There was a mutiny today. We were supposed to go to Oxford, but the profs decided not to require it, sooo... we went to Bath. I was kinda glad to get out of Oxford seeing as how I've already been to Cambridge and believe it to be the better of the two anyway. Bath was great! it was another of those delightful audio tours. It was so strange to think that the paths we walked were thousands of years old and that they were walked by people I study today. Latin was everywhere and that was interesting to me... but I should probably brush up on my vocab before I take the next class.... After we went to Bath we checked out the Jane Austen Centre for a while before we caught the train back to London. Once back in London we headed straight for the Texas Embassy. It was Wade's Birthday and he chose it as the best possible celebration point. While we were there we all headed upstairs to leave our names on the Wall of Texans. It was pretty fun.
It's shocking how quickly a place can become your own. South Kensington has become my home in this city. After a really long day like today I can't help but feel relieved when I come out of our tube stop. It's so similar to the feeling of driving down 608 towards my house or strolling up the academic walkway to Brooks. And as much as I love returning to the quiet in South Ken I've found that I love the heart of the city just as well. I like the rush, it reminds me that life just keeps moving whether you know what is around the corner or not. I've even grown used to the Londoners, with their straight faces and busy movements. Would you believe that tourists annoy me now? or that I no longer need to consult the tube map? I never fancied myself as the city type and while I miss things about home and especially people at home I find that I wouldn't mind staying here. In fact I think it will be quite sad to leave, all the more reason to "suck the juice out of" our last week here.
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