Howdy there bruvs! The day started off with a bang as some of the Brown Scholars ate at the Imperial College dining hall while others slept in a little to eat breakfast at local eateries.
After a quick ride on the underground, we found ourselves at St. Paul’s Cathedral, a massive domed cathedral with intricate architecture.
We then traveled across the Millennium Bridge on our way to the Borough Market. At the market, we weaved through a huge number of stalls. Past cheesemongers, butchers, and vegetable vendors we went. Stacks of fresh bread, fresh baked cookies, and sizzling burgers called out to us. After oohing and aahing at the many stores, we were able to explore the surroundings a little bit. From the modern art museum to the Tower Bridge to watching cricket on a giant, outdoor screen, we all had a bit of fun before heading to the Globe Theatre.
At the theatre, we watched “The Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare. Although it took a wee bit of time, we managed to get the hang of Shakepearean english (those of us who didn’t manage to find online translations of the play).
We split up after the play and each group went off to explore the city.
Some of us stared in awe at the Arsenal stadium before finding a Polish restaurant to kick back and relax at. While the food was incredible, they were craving some dessert and found ice cream at Tesco to share at Hyde Park (using coffee stirrers of course because they had forgotten spoons).
Another group tried their best to head to the British Museum, but due to railroad labor strikes, they did not make it on time. Instead, they headed to Harrods (an extremely upscale store that sells everything from Gucci to £5 apples). After Harrods, some people got chai, some people napped, and others got lost in the endless maze of London’s beautiful streets. After recollecting the group, we headed to Din Tai Fung, a restaurant specializing in dumplings and buns. After an incredible meal, we retired to the dorms for a good night’s sleep.
Farewell!
- Arjun and Rudolf