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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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Brighton Pier
We had the most gorgeous weather on our day trip to Brighton Pier. To get from London to Brighton, we grabbed a train from Clapham Junction. The short ride along the bright green fields was lovely, especially in the morning. Upon leaving the station we immediately headed towards the ocean. Being close to the ocean is one of the reasons I moved to Halifax and Vancouver, there is nothing like the smell of salt water and the cool breeze. The pebble beach is stunning, and because it was slightly cool, not very crowded. Fun fact: I was looking on the Brighton website and learned there is “apparently around 614,600,000 pebbles on…
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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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Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a must see for any Beatles fan in London. This attraction is not what I expected – it is just a normal street and a normal building surrounded by tons of tourists. The road is extremely busy, but the cars do stop every once in a while to let people take photos. It is amazing how much love people have for these four men. The gate outside the studio is filled with thousands of signatures, messages and images from fans. I am glad I went but I would never go back. For more information about the Abbey Road crossing, click here.
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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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I’m Heading to London, England!
London, England has always been at the top of my bucket list. I am now leaving for at least four months to live in this fantastic city. I have an internship with an incredible non-profit called Tender. They use theatre and the arts to “engage young people in violence prevention, enabling them to recognise and avoid abuse and violence.” I will be helping them in their communications and social media, and I cannot wait. While in London, I will be residing in the Shoreditch area and I have heard only good things about it. My father and I are heading up a few days early and are hitting a lot…
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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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Limehouse Conservation Area
The trail through the Limehouse Conservation Area is gorgeous. When we reached Limehouse we found these beautiful, humungous mushrooms on a tree on the edge of a property. I love mushrooms, and seeing how large they can grow is incredible. We didn’t go deep into the area but there are lots of places to explore, including remnants of the of Lime industry. The Limehouse Kilns have been around since the late 1800s and are a must see when on the trail. It was a lovely, but muggy, overcast day. Everything in the forest was bright green, popping against the dark brown ground. Limehouse is a tiny town, but is surrounded by gorgeous woodlands. This…
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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…
