London, Day 2

As I mentioned in my last post, for the next three weeks I'll be "revisiting" (in my mind) the beautiful places throughout Europe I had the chance to see two years ago.

Two years ago today, I travelled to Windsor and got to see a bit more of thrilling London.

Buckingham Palace

Square outside of Buckingham Palace (I can never remember its name), London

A view from the side of St. Paul's Cathedral, London

Door, Windsor (many more of these to come, for some reason I love taking photos of different doors!)

The Queen's Garden, Windsor Castle

It is difficult to speak adequately, or justly, of
London. It is not a pleasant place; it is not agreeable, or easy, or exempt from reproach. It is only magnificent.

- Henry James

I left my heart in Italy...and France... and Switzerland and England... oh yeah and Greece.

Exactly two years ago today I took my first step in Europe after getting off the plane at the London Gatwick Airport.

As a senior in high school, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to England, France, Switzerland, Italy and Greece over the course of three months. This trip has changed my life in words I cannot express in and in ways I never knew I could. To say the least, it's completely a part of who I am today, and it's had an incredible impact in helping me realize what I want to do with my life.

In lieu of this life-altering three weeks I had, I'm going to post a few of my favorite photos from each of the days I spent there (many of them happen to be photos from the happiest days of my life) over the next few weeks.

First up is Day 1 in exciting London... enjoy