I was off to the poetry library this morning. It took me quite a while to get there as it’s located in South Bank (by far my favourite part of London, it always has been) but when I finally got there, it was closed! I was quite disappointed, only because I have heard that it is fantastic. I hopped back on the tube and made my way to Whitechapel Gallery to see Where Three Dreams Cross: 150 Years of Photography from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Rather annoyingly, the gallery was also closed. Ah well, I guess my educationally enriching adventures will have to be saved for another time.
As the days go by, I feel more and more disconnected from Toronto. London is now very familiar to me and feels comfortable; unlike the first month of being here, I now feel as if I somewhat belong. I was thinking today on the tube how I forget what it feels like to be on the TTC; I have trouble remembering what the map looks like, the sound of the voice announcing the next stop, the sounds of the train as it arrives in the station. I know that isn’t really a big deal, but it makes me feel a little lost not to remember those small things that were once so familiar. I think one of the most exciting things about returning home will be becoming re-acquainted with the comforts of Toronto (and not to mention all those faces of the ones I love). I am sure that when those once-familiar places, faces, scents, sounds surround me, it will be like I never left.
In the midst of a list-making frenzy today, I wrote down the top things that I would like to have done/accomplished by the time I leave England:
-Go to Greece
-EIFFEL TOWER!
-Learn how to use my digital camera (take a course!)
-Driver’s licence
-Get one of my photos up on a wall somewhere!!!!!
-EIFFEL TOWER!
-Learn how to use my digital camera (take a course!)
-Driver’s licence
-Get one of my photos up on a wall somewhere!!!!!
They all seem somewhat accomplishable?
When you go to Greece, be sure to visit the island of Santorini. There's an underwater volcano, and the water is all hot and bubbly above it (called a "hot springs"). Swimming in the hot springs is apparently amazing, especially while looking at the gorgeous island view.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll pitched some tents while your there hahahahah what?
Love,
Joanna
Joanna! That's funny that you said that, because that's where my friend and I are planning to go!! I'm so excited.
ReplyDeleteAnd I will definitely be pitching some tents...WHAT?
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