#20: My Travels

     I am obsessed with traveling. I don't know what it is, but there is something new, fresh, and exhilarating about visiting a place you've never seen before. Throughout my senior year, I saved up every penny I could so that I could visit my grandparents on their mission in Oxford, England. It was the most amazing experience I've ever had! I absolutely love learning about other cultures, and being able to actually see another culture is so much more rewarding than hearing about it.

Apartments in London, England

We were able to walk around the city for a few days and even the architecture has a huge effect on the overall feel of a city. One of my favorite things to do was walk around the little shops that were spread throughout the small villages.

Exploring the Shops

England has such a longer history than America does, so seeing the different sights, and even feeling a sense of excitement and pride that the citizens there had for their country and its history was amazing. One of the ways we were able to experience this was through visiting many of the old chapels and castles around London and Oxford. Even exploring the colleges was an adventure.

Trinity College

     Visiting England was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I'm really glad that I was able to see another culture, even if it was only for a little while, but I am excited to see where I will be able to visit next.