Dear London,
Although the time I have spent here has been the best time of my life, it is time for me to say goodbye. To be honest, I don't want to say goodbye and leaving this incredible city is going to be the hardest thing I've ever had to do. The past five months have been the best five months of my entire life. I've met some of the most incredible people and leaving them behind is going to be just as hard as leaving this city.
It won't be the same going out back in the States without being able to get a cider or watch soccer and rugby matches for majority of the night, even if they were re-runs. I'll miss singing Little Lion Man at the top of my lungs and closing down The Dover at 2 a.m. almost every other weekend. I'll miss the scenic bus rides coming home from being out, and even running to the bus stop so I won't miss the bus.
I'll miss all the beautiful buildings and being surrounded by places that have more history than anywhere in the States. Being able to walk and see Tower Bridge, Parliament or Buckingham Palace at almost any hour will be something I'll miss the most. I'll miss living next to the Shard and being able to see the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral from everywhere on the Southbank. I'll especially miss being able to see the London Eye from my classrooms.
There is no place like London back in the states. No city transportation can measure up to the Tube or the Buses. No city has a changing of the guard ceremony every day, frankly, we'd get too impatient waiting in traffic for it to happen. Nothing back in the states will ever measure up to what this city has given me.
Living here has been the best experience in the world. I've been able to see incredible things, eat amazing food, explore one of the best cities in the world and live life as a local. Even though it is time to say goodbye, this city will always hold such a special place in my heart that will never be replaced. I love this city so much I'll spend everyday trying to come back until I can. There are so many incredible things that I'm going to miss, but hopefully I will be back soon. Thank you for being everything I imagined and more.
See you soon,
Maddy
