Oxford

We finally got out of the city today for a day trip to Oxford. This was my first ride on the high speed train. It was such a scenic trip through the English countryside. I really enjoyed getting to see some nature after so much time in the heart of the city.

Oxford is a city rich with educational history. Oxford University has been around since 1096 and has 38 colleges. It is also home to notable alumni such as JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, and our very own Bill Clinton. Tolkien actual returned to Oxford as a professor from 1925 to 1959. It is surreal to think about how there are students who can say they not only attended Oxford but learned from such notable and esteemed professors.

I was also surprised to find out that many of the buildings on campus has been used as filming locations for well known movies such as Harry Potter. You all know I'm a huge HP fan so getting to walk up the stairs where Harry stood waiting to get sorted by the sorting hat, and seeing the Great Hall (minus the enchanted ceiling and pumpkin juice) was absolutely amazing.  Oxford was one of the places I was most excited about seeing here in England, and it definitely didn't disappoint.