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Royal Pavilion
After checking out the pier we went to explore Brighton and found the Royal Pavilion. While the other girls bought tickets for the rides on the pier, two of us headed into the city and wandered around downtown. We made our way through the streets and stumbled upon the Royal Pavilion. The Royal Pavilion began building in 1787 and was completed in 1823. In 1815 John Nash extended and redesigned the exterior of the building and Frederick Crace and Robert Jones designed the extravagant interior. This building is gorgeous and the park that surrounds the pavilion is lovely. The large trees and beautifully manicured lawns made for the perfect backdrop for…
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View from the Top of Greenwich
I missed these last photos of the view from the top of Greenwich. The walk up was beautiful, the paths were covered by large trees and the lawns were perfectly manicured. The hill was fairly steep but the view was worth it. At the top there is a planetarium and astronomy centre. The buildings are stunning, and some are free to explore. We walked through the Royal Observatory and up to the telescope. Originally, our plan was to see the Meridan Line but that section was not free. You can catch a glimpse of it from outside the gates though. There is a lot to see at the top of the…
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Fall Colours in Greenwich
As we walked back down the hill we saw the beautiful fall colours in Greenwich. We walked through the beautiful Greenwich park, following the sounds of live music, and ended up on the other side of the hill. The music ended up being a festival, unfortunately, so we just continued down the hill. I love how old the buildings are in London, each one has a personality, it’s gorgeous. This is the perfect place to go on a nice day, the park is huge and the view from the top is incredible. For more information on Greenwich, click here.
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University of Greenwich
The second stop on our day in Greenwich was the University of Greenwich. The Old Royal Naval College is the birthplace of King Henry VIII, Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I. This gorgeous campus sits along the Thames with long roads and perfectly manicured lawns. When I was told about Greenwich the University wasn’t mentioned and every time I speak about it no one really cares. The campus made a huge impression on my friend and I, and if we had more time we would have explored the campus further. The best part by far was the painted hall. It is “recognized as the greatest piece of decorative painting…
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Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is on most to see lists in London. Unfortunately, we did not get there early enough and saw nothing. This is a free event but you need to get there very early to get a good spot. We arrived about half an hour before it started and the only pictures I got were with my camera high above my head. The Changing of the Guard, also known as ‘Guard Mounting,’ has been occurring since 1660. Over the course of the ceremony The New Guard becomes The Queen’s Guard after they march from Wellington Barracks. It was a gorgeous day, and Buckingham Palace…
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London!
I made it to London! The first couple days were spent wandering around the major sights with my father. London makes a huge impact immediately. We had gorgeous days, which was perfect as we spent a lot of time walking. The photos below are from our first day in London.We walked across a lot of bridges, or more specifically the London Bridge, the Tower Bridge and the Millennium Bridge many times. Though we were tired from the flight, we tried to stay awake by following the Thames on both sides. The Tower of London was gorgeous, and I have been getting mixed messages on whether to go in or not,…
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Hungry Hollow Trail
I love having an amazing trail so close to home. When I was a kid Hungry Hollow had no bridge and was, in winter, an interesting -terrifying – car ride. Now it has a beautifully constructed trail along Silver Creek. The ravine is one of my favourite parts of Georgetown, and was a huge part of my childhood. This trail showcases some of the best parts, going from the flat creek to the hilly wooded area. You can even see the posts from the old camp. The day we went was perfect. The sun was shining, no clouds in sight but the shade afforded a relief. The only downside is…
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Road Trip Across America
I recently moved from Vancouver, British Columbia back home to Georgetown, Ontario. After two and a half years I have acquired a lot of furniture, books and knick knacks, so the only way to get back is to drive. Going out west I did a road trip through Canada, this time my father and I drove across America. During the trip we saw Craters of the Moon National Monument, Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore. It was an insane amount of driving but was worth the trip. One of my favourite random stops was Wall Drug. This roadside attraction is in Wall, South Dakota and has 5 cent coffee. The town…
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Last American Sunset
Our last sunset in America was the perfect way to end our road trip. We drove for hours and hours, only stopping for food and bathroom breaks. This was exhausting but finally hitting the Canadian border was incredible. We made it home before midnight and had some much deserved Blue Moons. The last sunset was a beautiful end to a long day. Sunsets are my favourite thing to shoot and I love these shots, the colours are incredible. It is nice to be back in Ontario for the summer, but going from a city to a small town is an interesting change. I cannot wait for September when I make my…
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Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is outstanding. We almost missed out on this landmark after getting so lost in Yellowstone. We started in Montana and the drive was extremely long, but it was worth the trip. The beautiful sculpture, featuring former presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. The project began in 1927 and ended in 1941 and had 400 workers with no fatalities. Walking up the mountain and seeing the carvings for the first time is incredible. Since we went in early May the monument was pretty quiet which was really nice as we walked the trail and around the base. Half the trail…
