Paradise

This weekend, some friends and I went to beautiful Brighton for a quick trip away from London. Let me tell you, Brighton is one of the most fantastic places I've ever been to. It was gorgeous, quirky, and very laid back. It was definitely a welcome change from the madness of the hustle and bustle of Central London. From the beaches, to the cute shops, the abundant night life, and the food, Brighton has it all and is the perfect place for a quick holiday in the UK. Now, I could have shown you all an abundance of pictures that detail the things I have mentioned. The one I chose to show, however, is not one of those. I think it is just as important if not more so, though. Walking along the seaside, we came across this gentleman making chalk drawing on the sidewalk. He had scribed this along his creations. I care not to speak much about it and let his words speak for themselves. See below for examples of his drawings.

City Near Piccadilly

I am currently studying abroad in London. It's only been a week and a half and it's already been an amazing experience. One of my first trips outside of where we're staying, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, was to Piccadilly Circus in London's glittering West End. It's a bit like Times Square, as this picture shows. They had big screens put up on the sides of buildings, which his especially brilliant at night. Piccadilly is the center for night life in London, so these boards are very fitting. Big, clear letters convey their message and brand image immediately and concisely to those strangers passing by out on the street. I have now been there 4 or 5 times already. It's nice to be there during both the day and night times. Day time provides you nice views of the beautiful architecture and some nice shopping and exploration of areas like Chinatown. the night life brings out all the glimmering lights and the craziness of having a good time out. I love it, so dynamic. A definite must see if you ever visit London.

Excuse the blurriness