Week 7 INTRODUCTION As a part of our Social Programme, we went to Wales for a weekend. Going through the program was actually a great way to see the country because we got a tour guide, bus, and accommodations were taken care of. It felt like I was back in high school on a field trip because we got to travel with the other study abroad students who signed up for the Social Programme ACCOMMODATION The university program booked us all in the Holiday Inn in Swansea, Wales. Our bus dropped us off in Swansea and we got dinner and enjoyed some of what the small town had to offer and took a taxi to the hotel. There is public transportation, however, it stopped running by the time me and my friends headed back. ITINERARY This was all pre-planned through the University's programme. DAY 1 Caerleon Our first stop in Wales was a town called Caerleon where the Roman Legions used to be stationed when Britain was under the Roman Empire. Here we got to see a Roman Amphitheater that hasn't been fully excavated and learn more about the history of the Roman Legion located here at their local museum. Cardiff We stopped in a coastal part of capital of Cardiff and then headed to the heart of the city for lunch. Caerphelly Castle After lunch, we headed to the ruins of Caephelly Castle. Swansea Our accommodations for the night were in Swansea. It was actually Halloween weekend, and everyone (I mean everyone) out and about were dressed up. It was surprising as this is a small town in Wales. DAY 2 Big Pit This was probably one of the highlights of this Wales trip for me. We had the opportunity to go down into a retired coal mine. Guided by a former miner, we learned and saw what it was like for workers. I thought it was interesting because throughout history classes in high school and college, we learned about the importance of the coal mine as an integral part of history. To see one in real life and see the conditions these men, women, and children had to endure was eye opening.
Tintern Abbey Overall, I had an absolute blast on this weekend in Wales trip. It was super fun to travel with a large group (over 20 of us) of college students. Wales is a beautiful place and I am glad I was able to see part of it.
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Kaylee MikiI'm a college student from Hawai‘i studying abroad in London and looking forward to traveling around Europe and sharing my experiences. Archives
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