I Wanna be a Princess

Today we went to Hampton Court Palace, and I loved it. There was a lot to explore, and there were multiple architectural styles mashed together. It was a little weird, but strangely enough it worked. I started in Henry VIII’s kitchen, and it was a lot larger than I expected. There were at least 5 different rooms that made up the kitchen, and it smelled like fire.

Then we made our way into the little chapel, and this was one of the most peaceful moments. Unfortunately I couldn’t take any pictures, but the ceiling was one of the most intricate ones in the palace. Immediately after the chapel there was a nice courtyard that was similar to a cloister that had a beautiful fountain in the center. It reminded me of the scene in Pride and Prejudice when Bingley’s sister asked Lizzie to “take a turn about the room.” This was the first time that I went into my own little world, and when I was walking I felt like I could imagine myself living there.

I made my way into William III’s apartments, and I think my favorite piece of architecture was the king’s staircase. The stairs were short and shallow, which forced you to gracefully and slowly make your way up the stairs. It was also surrounded by some of the most beautiful murals I think I’ve ever seen. The rest of the rooms were cool, but it felt like the majority of the other old rooms I’ve seen. I was also obsessed with these carved wooden details throughout the palace.

The next best part of the palace we’re the gardens. Lily Bea and I made our way through the maze in the gardens, and then Alyssa joined us in the rose garden.

Finally tonight, Alex, Alyssa, and I went to see the musical Glory Ride. It was a musical about the true story of Gino Bartali. He was a famous cyclist who spent his time during WWII transporting children and passports to safety. We got these tickets on a whim and I am so glad we did. These actors had some of the best voices on this trip, and I was completely moved by the story. I would give this show a 9.6 simply because the plot was a little skippy at times, but the music was really great. It was a good night.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you next time ❤