Jaley's latest report from Harlaxton

Below is the latest report from studio member Jaley, who is at UE's England campus at Harlaxton this semester.

Dr. T

Hello everyone,

I'm most excited to report that I have settled infinally and have gotten over that retched thing called Jet lag! I'm finally finding my way around the manor and I don't have to leave an hour early to class anymore to find my class (in case I get lost). The food is still leaving me begging for college cafeteria food (yeah, it's not that great), but all in all, I love it here.I have just returned from an extended weekend in London. Just a quick review of things experienced, the Tower Bridge, St. Steven's Tower (Big Ben), the houses of Parliament, The Tower of London including the crown jewels (I'm asking for one for Christmasthis year ;)), #10 Downing Street home of Tony Blair, Buckingham palace home of the Queen, changing of the guards, Sweeney Todd, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar square (where I got ran over by a bicycle...but that'sanother story), I toured the British museum where theParthenon Marbles are on display along with many other wonderful things and the National Portrait Gallery. I paid $9.00 for a smoothie in Leicester Square...Good thing I don't live in London. I could never afford it.I also toured Hampton Court Palace. This is whereHenry the VIII lived also William and Mary and a lot of other important figures. Go ahead and sing it, because I know it's in your head now..."I'm 'enry theVIII, I am, I am..." The most magical place in the world lies in the Henry the VIII apartments in his Great Room. This is where Shakespeare's plays where shown to the King. It stood in awe that I was standing on such a prestigious stage. I stood amazed that where I was standing, Shakespeare once stood. What an amazing feeling. I wanted to hug the floor or something ;) it was just amazing. I also toured Westminster Abbey. That has been a dream of mine forever. Inside, amongst the many amazing things, lies the tomb of Chaucer. At this point I began quoting the Canterbury Tales. I walked up to his tomb and touched it hoping some of his literary genius would rub off! lol. Anyway, all in all, great trip! I had a wonderfultime. I pray this e-mail finds you all the happiest you've ever been and in great health.

Love ya',

~Jaley