Embracing British Culture: Not So Cosmopolitan

Soooo! I realize I am horrible at keeping up with this, blog but for the 2 people that are following my blog, I promise to update consistently from now on.

My last blog was the first part tho embracing British culture. This, as the title suggests, is the second part, which is not so cosmopolitan.


For those of you who know me, know that -- once upon a time at least -- I am a health nut and obsessed with working out, especially running. Coming from Huntington Beach, I tend to roller-blade to/on the beach, usually virtually naked -- a tank-top and shorts. In my naive state of mind I figured I would bring my track jackets, a long sleeve workout shirt and a pair of sweats for my outdoor working out sessions.

At first the weather was a bit intimidating and I refused to go work out until I became acclimated to the weather here. It took me three weeks for me to get "comfortable" to the weather. Or, at least to come to the understanding that I should not expect to feel ANY sun warmth even if the sun was out teasing me. Once I saw progress, I thought I was "embracing British culture" and becoming comfortable with my new environment. Seeing the locals running in short shorts and a thin track jacket, helped me garner enough courage to go for a run in the cold. :) Seemingly, it couldn't be that much of a challenge.

Well, WRONG. Anyway, an hour and TONS of rain later, I got home freezing my @$$ off shivering, wet and feeling sick. I had the flu. The next day, I missed the most important day off class because I didn't have the energy or the strength to get off my bed. I slept 19-hours non-stop and somewhat recovered from my flu. I took a lot of pills of course, drank lots of fluids and kept myself bundled up.

The next day, I had to gather energy and strength from wherever because we were taking a trip to Bath and to Stone Henge and I sure as hell wasn't going to miss out on that trip!

Here are some of the pictures of the trip!

Thanks to the girls who kept taking pictures for me since my camera is not working!

This is the City of BATH, a World Heritage Site, known for it's Roman Bath Houses. The city was first established as a spa resort by the Romans in AD 43. Bath had a historical aura that was felt at every corner that you stood. The city has a unique and beautiful architectural design much different and much more elegant than in London. For some strange reason, Jane Austen never liked the city during her five year stay. We ran out of time and weren't able to visit the Jane Austen Centre.

In the midst of exploring the beautiful city, it began hailing. I got excited at first thinking it was snow, but it would be weeks before I saw my first glimpse of snow!