The last couple weeks have flown by and by the last few weeks I mean the first two and a half months! Where has the time gone? Goodness well we can't seem to catch a break with this school business we are doing here but we try to find the impossible balance.
SPRING HAS ARRIVED!! Yes indeed spring has certainly arrived and it could not have come at a better time. It has reached up to the mid 60's in the last couple weeks, and although we haven't dealt with the polar vortex we sure have had our fair share of depressing raining days and we all needed to get outside and see the sunlight. Seriously though the manor of college kids turned into a manor of elementary aged children at recess.. a little crazy
Spring means many things for us here at the manor
spring equinox bon fire
daffodils (everywhere literally)
hikes
bike rides
enjoying the conservatory
our time here is nearly over
final travels
exams
term papers
Matilda
Another thing that has been going on this semester, which is different than many semesters before us is that we are losing our beloved principal Dr. Kingsley. This sweet man and his wife will be officially retiring after serving the Harlaxton Manor for 12 years! As you can possibly imagine the shoes will not be easily filled, the interview process has been narrowed down to two candidates, which both will be a change for the Harlaxton community. We have been lucky enough to be included in this process but it seems unreal that after 12 years in England they will head back to the states with us.
Guess where I was last weekend?!?!?!
Most likely you already know because I posted it on every social media page possible, but just in case you missed it some how.... I was in...
SCOTLAND!!!
I love it there.. remember I mentioned that the first time I was there!
sigh well it was perfect..
You see, I traveled to Scotland all by myself, had to switch trains and all (big stuff I know)..
to spend time with the Prince of Scotland, as Meg and Anne Marie would refer to him as, other wise known as James. Why was James in Scotland you may be wondering (or may not be but oh well) ? Well James flew over to visit his dad, stepmom, and rest of the family on his dads side because you guessed it! They are from Scotland! Anyhow for spring break he spent a week there and I was fortunate enough to be welcomed for a long weekend. While in Scotland we went to the University of Sterling, Sterling Castle, Urquhart Castle, boat tour on Loch ness, drove through the highlands, visited the battle grounds from the battle of Culloden, William Wallace monument, and spent a lot of time with family! Never under estimate the company of family even if they aren't your own, spending time in a home and sleeping in a normal bed was just the kind of break I needed. It was an amazing weekend and was hard to say goodbye when the time came to say goodbye to James and his wonderful family.
This past Tuesday I saw the musical Matilda in London! As you can imagine it was amazing! The set was perfect, and it was the children in this particular shows first Matilda debut! Overall an amazing experience, and well worth seeing on broadway or in London if you're ever able to!
In other news:
last week was our second British Studies exam, two down one to go!
I'm going to Barcelona, Spain this coming weekend!
I'm going to Ireland the following weekend!
Exactly one month from today we will be leaving the manor! :(
And now a fine selection of photographs
Celebrating a new friends 21st!
Fun with sisters and Tom?
A beautiful Cathedral
Reunited!
Low clouds in the Highlands
Hunting for Nessie!
Lochness
Battle of Culludon
Urquhart Castle
St Patricks Day Celebration
Matilda the Musical
Spring is here
Until Next Time!
All My Love From Across The Pond,
Brooke
