Harlaxton 2017: Arrival in London

By: Alexa Thompson

Snoozing on the bus to Nutford House after an unbearably long travel day, our eyes peep open to see the typical red, two-tiered buses driving on the wrong side of the road. We were met with the ideal English weather: mid-sixties and drizzling. Arrival at Nutford House excited all of us immediately, as the sight of the small round windows and sunflowers sitting in a windowsill created an aesthetic scene. Little did we know, we would be here for the next week, calling it out first, but temporary, home here in England.

After having a brief moment to get luggage in our rooms and our inaugural meeting, the rest of the afternoon was dedicated to exploration. The majority of the students followed Dr. Rutledge into central London via the world-famous Tube, which we are all experts at using now. Every student followed their curiosity to the sights they so desired, ranging from Big Ben to the National Gallery to Westminster Abbey.

As classes start tomorrow, preparation starts tonight; preparation being both mental and physical. Many of us took much-needed power naps, or they were forced upon us as we dozed off while trying to study. Luckily, newly found candy bars are providing us with extra energy. Presentations and quizzes are crashing down on everyone, halting some of our adventures through London for at least the night. Harry Potter fans are hoping that tomorrow’s trip to the Harry Potter filming studios makes up for this brief pause of exploration.