I just got back from my lacrosse game in Bath. We lost pretty badly, but it was such a fun game. There were a bunch of parents there so we got all sorts of good food and drinks after the game.

Last weekend, I was able to go to a Rugby game here and it was so much fun. I didn't really know anything about Rugby before the game, but I learned a lot. It was in this huge stadium in just the town over, which I never knew existed. Anyway, it was really exciting!

I also took a train ride to Cardiff on Saturday with some friends to go shopping. Which was fun. I like Cardiff a lot and it was so cheap to get there. I will definitely be going back.

Wednesday night we went out with a lot of people. It was such a fun night.

These are 3 of my flatmates. We are the only ones that hang out on a regular basis.

From the left is Jessica, Joe, Hollis and Me!

So I finally went to Mumbles to look for Promenade Terrace and I found it! It was a cute little street right acrosse from the water. There is only a walking path between the water and the house. The house has two large windows, and the style here is to keep the curtains open. Which is strange because sometimes you can see all the way through peoples houses, to the backyard.

Anyway, the house is in a great location and close to shops and restaurants. Here's some pictures to show you the street, the house and the water!

This is a picture of Pink Night with the lacrosse team! This is Bayly, one of the girls on the team.

That was a hilarious night!

I leave on Wednesday to see Melanie in Copenhagen!

Well, it has been about two weeks since I wrote and I have been all over the place. I went to Stonehenge which was pretty amazing. You always hear about it, and can't really imagine what it is like. Although I did enjoy this little town that we went to before Stonehenge a little bit more. It was Avebury and it also had some rocks that were placed in a circle. It was a mile around, so there are still celebrations that go on there today during the year. People come there to feel better; there is apparently a magnetic force that makes you feel better, that's one of the theories at least. It was not commercialized at all like Stonehenge is and it was more mystical. And Avebury had a cute little town.


On Monday, I went to a Stop the War Coalition Protest in London. We took a long bus ride there and when we first got there the march we planned on doing was banned. But the police decided to let us do it. So we rallied in Trafalgar Square where a lot of political activists spoke and then we marched to Parliament. The march was lined with police officers. We had picket signs and were chanting and singing the whole way to Parliament. It was the first day back in Parliament after about 3 months holiday. It was very exciting and an amazing experience!

Wednesday night, there was a social for the lacrosse team and it was themed, "pink night". You had to wear all pink; both the guys and the girls team went. It was pretty intense. I don't have any good pictures yet, but once I do, I'll be sure to put them up here!

This past Saturday, I went to Bath on a day trip. Which so far, has been my favorite place that I have visited. It was such a cute little town, compact and so historical but with a modern twist. It reminded me of Florence so much and that was my favorite city in Italy that I have visited. I spent most of the day walking around with a couple of girls going to some little shops and the street vendors. It was an excellent day!

When we got back from Bath, a couple girls and I hung out and did some baking and wine tasting. It was probably my favorite day/night combination here in Swansea. One of the girls I met is from Albany, and she works in Troy on Congress st. which is so close to where I live in Troy. It is so nice to talk about places that I know, it makes me feel like I'm home. And strangely enough, it makes me miss Troy!

From left it is Kaitlin, Me, Stephanie and Rebecca!

Last night we just hung out and made dinner, Quesadillas! Delicious. This week, I have a lacrosse game on Wednesday and a Lacrosse Tournament in Bath on Saturday. It should be good.

Next Wednesday, Melanie and I are meeting in London and flying to Copenhagen for a few days! I cannot wait!

Hello again,
So the weekend was packed! Friday afternoon we had lacrosse practice. They call it "training" here which got me a littleworried. I was not going to be excited if we actually ran sprints or hills or something. But no worries, it was the most funbunch of girls and they were excited for us to play. It was a relaxed practice yet intense, and I'm not going to lie, I am sore all over! That night I went out with a lot of friends and had a great time. Saturday we planned on going to the Gower. We is Avi, Hollis and I. We got to the bus station early so we had some time to kill, so we went to this indoor market which is at the end of the Quadrant (mall). The market was overwhelming. There was so much to look at and to eat and smell. There was fresh fish, fresh fruits and veggies, and pastries. Their big thing here is pasties. Cheese and onion and beef or any combination really. I had a sausage roll, which is pastry dough but a little crustier and a sausage/bread mixture inside. It was very delicious. Next time, I will be getting a pastie!

We finally got to the Gower and it was everything and more than what we had heard.It was not sunny, but not raining which is always a plus in Wales.It was a lot of climbing on uneven rocks and I didn't even go the whole way because I was dead tired.I plan to go back and to prepare, as in bring a water bottle and not carry a purse! We were there until about 7. We had to wait for the bus, so we got some ice cream. Joe's ice cream is around everywhere, so I had to try it and it was indeed delicious. We then went to a pub because it started to rain and got some chips. It was an excellent day and I was exhausted.

Sunday, we had two lacrosse games in Cardiff, which is about an hour away. This was my first little British car experience. I don't consider taking a taxi home after a few drinks to be an experience. So we packed in 5 people per car and it was rather scary driving on the other side of the road. I felt like I was in a toy car. I had to referee a game when I got there, whichwas cool, my first expreience. Although they don't really call a lot of checking or warding or shooting space. Actually no shooting space at all. Basically, the whistle never blows. We played Reading first and it was close for awhile. But not for much longer. I had 2 goals!! Then we played Cardiff who had already beat Reading. It was a long day. 80 straight minutes of lacrosse. I was incredibly sore.
Monday I had classes and they were okay. Nothing exceptional. Eating behaviour is going to be my new favorite class. I amreally excited for it. The teacher is awesome. The other classes were kind of boring.The nice part is that they are only 1 hour long; nice and short. One teacher gave us a break in the middle.Tuesaday I did some exploring of the city centre and I did some shopping. I found a bakery that I love. It is called Reed's bakery and confectionary. It was very homey and delicious. I actually had a sandwich - shredded cheddar cheese and tomato. What makes the sandwich is the bread. It was amazing! Next time I wil try a baked good for sure. I've been doing alot of wandering around the city centre and going to all sorts of little shops. I'm finally getting my bearings of the downtown area and figuring out where everything is.

Today is one of our friends birthdays so we are going to have a potluck birthday party for her. And then we'll all go out after. It should be fun!

I plan on going to Mumbles soon to check out

the house and take some pictures!