My Semester Abroad

Local college students — from the Puget Sound area or studying at a Puget Sound university — are traveling the world as part of their studies; several are sending dispatches about discovering their corner of the globe. They welcome your comments and questions.

Editor's note: Thanks to all the students who shared their experiences on traveling and learning. "Semester Abroad" is being discontinued.

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May 06, 2006

London: Have I mentioned the rain?

Posted by Laura Geggel at 04:40 PM

Right when you think London weather is blossoming and wonderful and oh so warm, you go out and play Frisbee only to come home soaked. What happened?!? It's like I'm back... in Seattle!

After practice I headed over to my distant relative's house to collect some travel books from his extensive library. At the end of May, I'm off to Edinburgh to see if men in kilts are overrated and then to Paris to see how far I can get without speaking French. Some friends are desperately trying to instruct me in the French language, but they only know random things like "the lift is not working." Maybe I'll get some language tapes and learn how to order elaborate meals.

After letting me select several books, my relative dropped me off at the Mornington Crescent tube station on his way to a music store, but the station was closed and he had driven away before I could flag him down. There I was, in the rain. Had a nice walk to Camden Town's underground stop, though. And now I know a great place to buy falafel. Wandering is really the best way to get around this city.

Jennifer Henrichsen
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