I have been back in Columbus for four days now, though it feels like I never left. My time in London flew by so quickly that it’s difficult to discern what happened on each day of the trip. I am happy to be back in Columbus but I am also yearning for an even longer experience in London as I feel like I have not been able to fully experience everything the city has to offer.
The first day or two in the city felt almost surreal. I couldn’t believe that I was across the Atlantic Ocean in a foreign country. Everything felt so similar to the United States though I knew that so much was different. It was not until the second or third night of the trip that I became comfortable with being in such a large and unknown city, and once I was comfortable, I allowed myself to really branch out and try to explore my surroundings.
Overall, I am very grateful for have the opportunity to travel to a brand new country and immerse myself in their culture. By the end of the trip I was very comfortable with navigating London on my own and I felt as if I was able to fend for myself without any kind of guidance. I really wish that I had more time to explore the city, though I was ready to come home by the end of the week. Hopefully I will have the opportunity to return to London one day and pick up where I left off.