All in United Kingdom

2014 - United Kingdom - London

My only day in London was dedicated to the Tower of London. But luckily enough, I happened to run into the memorial event for WWI soldiers "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red".

My impression of London is very limited, but I generally fancy cities with rich history, and cities with a river running through it. London fits the profile on both.

I long for the day to meet you again. 

2014 - United Kingdom - Edinburgh, Scotland

I fell in love with Edinburgh on the very first sight when I stepped out of Edinburgh train station. It was dusk time, and the majestic castle was right in front of me, up there on the hills, staring down at me, at everyone in this city.

It was surreal. 

I woke up at 4am the next day and decided I couldn't wait any longer to get to know her. Wandering between narrow alleys and city streets with no specific destination in mind has always been my favorite game when traveling. The city quickly blended into my blood, or maybe the other way around. I cannot tell any more.

2014 - United Kingdom - Stirling Castle, Scotland

History, as to ordinary people, is their fates and destinies being overshadowed by heroes and villains, their joy and tears being buried behind legends and glories, their fleshes and minds being inked but quickly washed away by blood, death, and eventually, time.

Stirling Castle is one of the witnesses of those histories being made for Scotland. 

2014 - United Kingdom - Cambridge

Heading up north from London, I made my first stop at Cambridge. Starting my day with a traditional English breakfast and coffee, I strolled across the small college town along the peaceful summer time River Cam. The campus walking tour, featuring King's College, Queens' College and Trinity College, was quite informative and yet very entertainingly engaging.

In Cambridge, time flows by as slow as River Cam. That summer morning, it feels like I had all the time in the world, all to myself.