Let's see the sights

Since I last blogged, I have ridden the London Eye, spent a day in Oxford, England, saw Wicked and sat in the most uncomfortable chair I've ever had the pleasure to sit in. Oh, and did I mention I was sitting in the chair while watching an opera? 

Ok, so I saw Wicked last Thursday night. Everyone was so excited for the show. I mean everyone dressed up for it...I didn't, but everyone else did. We had great seats. Probably the best seats we've had at any theatre production so far. Each song that was sung was punctuated by the deafening applause of the audience and the shrilling screams of the group of girls sitting behind our group. I had little knowledge of the play before going. The extent of my knowledge was Kristin Chenowith and Popular. Ultimately, it was an entertaining show. 

We had another day trip on Friday, and we went to Oxford! I was really super excited for this trip, really excited. I've always wanted to study at Oxford University. I mean I'm spending a semester studying in London, so I think I did alright. But Oxford is just Oxford. I think my absolute favorite part of the day was seeing a group of Oxford men walk by our group wearing their exam dress, which consists of a suit, black robes and a carnation pinned to the chest. 

Our tour guide was rocking the sandals & socks look.

Favorite mode of transportation 

I forgot the name of this building...it was something Camera.... 

Oxford University!! 1 of like a million different campuses :)

Dining Hall of Trinity College

Trinity College Rowing Graffiti 

And more

self-explanatory 

I have to give a shout-out to my dear friend, Makenzie! I told her I would think of her while I was in Oxford. Makenzie, I was thinking of you all day! 

A group of us rode the London Eye on Saturday evening around dusk. It was beautiful. But first we went to Kensington Gardens on another beautiful afternoon...so I was able to see more sun!!

The pond at Kensington Gardens

Anna and I

Now, for the London Eye. 

Lindsay, me, Anna and Jenna

St. James Park and Buckingham Palace

Big Ben and Parliament

worth it

I told you I would let you know whether Primrose Hill or the London Eye was better. Well, let's just say you must do both if you come to London. And if you have a fear of heights don't let that stop you. 

Went to the opera last night and saw The Tales of Hoffman. Good thing we had subtitles or else I would not have had a clue what was being said! It was really long, like three and a half hours, and the chairs were terribly uncomfortable. Also, it was meant to be a comedy and it kind of failed, in my opinion anyway. 

Monday night I was doing homework and happened to look out my window, and I saw the most beautiful sky! I wish I could have been able to see the rest of the sunset, but I'll have to wait until I'm home again to see that ;) I'll leave you with a photo of what I saw.