Tuesday began in its usual standard. An early morning start to get to British Politics class was followed by lunch and then a small walk to Gordan Square to meet up with everyone for the Art of Walking. We then took a walk. Normal. The day soon turned into one that not a single member of this trip will ever forget. Dr. Keffer decided we should experience Great Expectations through the mouths of random passerby Brits. Therefore he asked them. Many of them. "Have you read Charles Dickens?" "Do you like Charles Dickens?" "Would you like to read Charles Dickens?" and (the most memorable) "Charles Dickens?" which was said across the street to a random man wearing a quite colorful cap. He did finally get his wish when a young boy read for us a little closer to home. Definitely a class for the memory books. That evening we went to a concert at St. Martin's in the Field.
Wednesday was our off day, but the majority of us joined Dr. Keffer (hereafter referred to as Uncle Ken) on a five to six mile walk through more suburban areas and wooded trails. A random soccer ball was found, followed by an impromptu game that ended in a tie. The evening ended with the British Politics' class attending a council meeting on the annual budget for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. A budget meeting may sound boring, but with the constant heckling and debating it actually was quite an amusing evening.Today began with class followed by a tour of the National Theatre. Since we were already on the South Bank, a few of us went off to explore Borough Market. It was amazing. The market primarily had European food (with an emphasis on cheese, chocolate, and meats) and everything was delicious. Definitely going to go back soon. Tonight has been my first adventure with the laundry here. I will never again complain about the cost at Centre. Tonight's load cost 7 pounds, or roughly $10.50. Ouch.
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