Greenwhich

Today was the second part of our program package that we got as a part of the St. Mary's study abroad program (the first part being the part being the walking tour of London on my 21st birthday). Today we were taken east of London to Greenwhich. It would have never occurred to me to go out to this part of London, but it was so beautiful here! Too bad it was another miserably cold & windy day! 

The day started off with me & several other of the girls heading into central London a little early to a restaurant one of the girls knows about called wagamamma. It wasn't my go-to restaurant  it was an asian-y type restaurant. However it did clear up all my sinuses that I've been bogged up with here for the last few days! After lunch we watched a few street performers and then met up with the rest of the group.

We took a boat from Central London over to Greenwhich, which was about an hour long. It was a different view then what we got before so it was a nice change in scenary. Once we got to Greenwhich there were lots to see. We got to walk about the old Naval College (previous a Naval Hospital) including their gorgeous Chapel and their Dining Hall which every inch is painted! It took the artist 19 years to complete! Greenwhich also included the British Naval Ship from centuries ago called Cutty Sark. Greenwhich was once a huge part of England's Navy since its one of the first ports the River Thames meets. The rest of the city included a small Market, many shops & restaurants and a observatory. While it was all very pretty, the major gust of winds made for a not-so pleasent time. But we will be back for a visit once the weather improves!

Naval College Dining Hall that is entirely painted

Naval College Chapel

Naval College Campus