I started off the day my favorite way, with a short run. I always take time to appreciate the unique perspective running brings me of new cities, and London was no exception. When I got back we walked to the British Museum, but stopped along the way at a few blue plaques. The British Museum was massive. I was happy to get there before most of the exhibits opened so I had more time to spend at the few that were open. The “Cradle to Grave” exhibit stood out to me, as it illustrated the medical story of a man and woman by laying out the estimated 14,000 pills they took over the course of their lives. I appreciated that contemporary take among the famous ancient exhibits, such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, and mummies. After we finished the museum, a group of us headed to Camden Markets. This was not something I had planned to do, but I’m so glad I did because it ended up being one of my favorite experiences in London. Being in the middle of the bustling streets lined with every type of store imaginable revealed the diversity of London. From there, we went to Kensington and toured the palace. Princess Diana has always been of interest to me, and we were lucky enough that the temporary exhibit featured the original sketches of her most famous outfits. We headed back to the hotel where I grabbed dinner with a different group of people, and then I met up with more classmates in what would become an infamous night out.
