- Week Three - As a part of our Social Programme, all the Hawaii students had the experience to take a boat cruise to Greenwich. Starting at Westminster Pier, we headed east toward Greenwich Pier while listening to tales of London's maritime past along the way. When we finally arrived at Greenwich, we got to enjoy a walking tour of the Royal Naval Hospital and College, visit the Royal Observatory and wander around the vintage stalls at Greenwich Market. OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE The Old Royal Naval College is an 18th-century landmark from Maritime Greenwich. Interestingly, this college was also one of the filming location for the popular film, Les Miserables! ROYAL OBSERVATORY This observatory is located on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It is also the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and contains the Prime Meridian, a line where east meets west. As cool as it was to be able to stand in the middle of east and west, it was a bit sad to see "Honolulu" spelled incorrectly. GREENWICH MARKET Open seven days a week, this market showcases a variety of street food, antiques, fashion and boutique stores. We had a wonderful time browsing the stalls and eating delicious foods from all over the world! Although a bit short, our time in Greenwich was truly a fun and memorable one! It was interesting to hear more about London's maritime history, while walking around classical architectures on the banks of the River Thames. I would highly suggest visiting Greenwich sometime during your stay in London!
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