Walk #1: Regent's Park

As we embarked on our first walk through London, I did my best to suit the role of team leader. I jumped into character as our group's tour guide and we were off!

The Group: Kara, McKenna, Corey, Me, Laura, Amanda, Amy, Emily, Jason, Sarah and Sarah. Not Pictured: Emily King- she fulfilled the role of photographer.

Our journey began at the Chalk Farm tube station. We had all just finished lunch at the lovely Camden Market and were ready to go! It was an absolutely beautiful day without a cloud in the sky. It seemed as if all Londoners felt the same way because as we walked through Primrose Hill to Regent's Park, the grass was teeming with people, dogs, frisbees, 'footballs', and blankets to lounge on. Once we arrived at the park, we were greeted with a fountain that closely resembled the sink that provides passage to the Chamber of Secrets (as seen in the 2nd Harry Potter movie).

Harry Potter...

... and us! Maybe they don't look the same, but compared to all the sinks I've seen before in America, it was a landslide!

The park was absolutely beautiful. BEAUTIFUL. I had never seen anything like it (other than Hyde Park of course). As an architecture enthusiast I could not stop gaping at the villas, mansions, and town homes surrounding the park. My poor group was forced to stop with me every few minutes to appreciate their beauty. My favorite part of the walk was once we finally reached the boating lake. After an exhausting day of walking around London, we took a well deserved 30 minute break. 

We chatted....

Consumed our chocolate treats....

And some even read to make all the rest of us look bad....

It was a perfect day- relaxed, quiet, scenic, and allowed each of us the opportunity to get to know each other better. Next time I come here, I want to go on the row boats out on Boating Lake.

I hope all the walks to come are this fun!!