Anzac Day Service and Departure

This morning we got up at 4am in order to get to the Anzac Day Service at the Australian War Memorial. The service was very moving and the students took a lot from it. It was also attended by Prince Harry and many of the group were excited to see him in person so close by. After the service we had to get back to the hostel for a quick shower, breakfast and of course to pack for our long journey home. 

Thanks everyone for an amazing tour! See you all soon!

Last full day on tour!

This morning the group visited the British Museum, only a short walk from our accommodation. After we headed back out to Camden Markets to the awesome food stalls there, so much variety from every kind of cuisine you can think of! Afterwards we headed back to dress up and get ready for our last night on tour - a West End show! A fantastic way to celebrate our trip. We had the privilege of seeing Jersey Boys, and it's safe to say it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Judging by all the singing all the way back to our hostel. Just before bed we also signed the tour banners, each participating acho will receive one to display as a reminder of this awesome experience. 

We ❤️ London!

Today was a massive day! The group clocked more than 20 trains and just shy of 20km of walking today. We started off by heading to Camden Markets, then a stroll along Camden Lock, quick photos at Lords and Abbey Road, lunch in Piccadilly Circus, then a walk from St Pauls, across Millennium Bridge to Shakespeare's Globe Theater (it was also his birthday today so there was jumbo screens all along Southbank showing Shakespeare's productions). From here we walked across Tower Bridge to The Tower of London before having dinner. After dinner we all went to Westminster to see the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben before we took a ride on the London Eye for the best view in town. 

 

Some of the teachers also managed to catch up with a former Kincumber student who attended the trip last year who has been in London for the last 4 months. Some former BWSC students also met with us this morning and took us in a tour of the markets to Abbey Road, thanks Sally and Chelsea!

London!

We arrived in London last night on the Queen's 90th birthday, unfortunately a little late to join the festivities. After breakfast this morning we went to Buckinham Palace to see the changing of the guard then took a stroll down past 10 Downing Street where there was a hive of activity due to President Obama's visit. We then enjoyed a lunch in Leicester Square before visiting the Imperial War Museums. 

This is what happens if you ask a student to hold your camera for a moment.