Here comes update #2! At the end of last week I took a quick day-trip to Sevenoaks where I visited Knole Park. Knole is one of Britain's largest and grandest houses. It covers 4 1/2 acres and has 365 rooms, 7 courtyards, and 52 staircases! Its construction was commissioned by the archbishop of Canterbury in 1456. It was amazing to see all of the antique furniture in all of the rooms. All of the furnishings had their original fabrics! Incredible. This week...

Hello to all of my friends and family reading this blog! After months of planning I am finally here in beautiful and exciting London!! I've been here for one week, and already I feel as if I am getting to know the city quite well. I am living in the borough of Islington, which is on the northeast area of the city. I've spent my first few days here getting settled in my dorm room and finding my way around the local area. Besides a few hours of orientation a day, t...