Rachel Simpson
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Travels, Art, Teaching...

Stories of my travels across the globe that enrich my experience with teaching and making art. You can find me at my art studio in the FAB Studios 314 E.Holly Street, Bellingham WA, and shop with Rachel's Whimsical Art on the Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts!

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Arrival in London

9/14/2013

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Time in London -
After about 19 hours of travel, I arrived in London at 8:35am today, went through customs, then met with my teaching supervisor, who gave me a ride to my place of residence in Dorking, Surrey UK. It was a long and tiring process, but I am relieved that I made it in one piece with enough brain power to hold a good conversation with the supervisor, my new roommate, and landlords. After, I even went out with the roomie for a walk around the neighborhood & into the downtown for some groceries. All on 6 hours of intermitten sleep!
I learned so many things about what I can do while traveling alone across 5,000 miles. About 48 hours before departure & I was a little worried about how I would do it all, but I did it. While waiting for the second leg of my plane in Charolotte, NC, I was able to have some fun conversation with a few people on their way to London. I found it to be invigorating to get a chance to meet new people and hear their stories of travel, homes, and why they were out and about.
The next challenge will be to get a good nights sleep & feel refreshed tomorrow. While Monday will be day 1 of meeting my cooperating art teacher, seeing the school, and the classes of students.

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Mom
9/14/2013 09:18:26 am

Glad you made it --- at last!! Enjoy your much-needed sleep for a busy week ahead. All new info for your to take in and learn from. My thoughts are with you.

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Gretchen
9/18/2013 07:27:30 am

Hope you are having fun!!!

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Rachel Simpson
9/22/2013 12:07:05 am

Thanks so much! Yes, this is an exciting trip full of new places and people to learn from. I'm so thankful to be able to be here! :D

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Andrew Lace link
3/1/2021 08:14:01 am

I thoroughly enjoyed this blog thanks for sharing

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