A little piece of heavenly goodness

So I love the city of London. Just in case that wasn't already clear I thought I would state it again. I LOVE THIS CITY. But today I found my other love: the countryside. We left the hustle and bustle of crowded trains and fast cars and took a train to the LDS temple in Lingfield. The train ride was only 45 minutes but it was through some of the most beautiful countryside. So picturesque. And apparently they are having one of the warmest springs on record so the weather was just glorious.
The temple was a really small humble building. The rooms were small and there wasn't a lot of ornamentation... but then there was this...

The temple grounds were right out of a fairy-tale. There were flowers and trees and a small path leading through the woods, a dark pond and a fountain with a few white ducks and a bridge. I decided that it was a little piece of heaven and for about an hour we were able to walk around and take pictures.
Here's a few favorites...





The flowers were all in bloom and SO vivid. I couldn't help snapping a few shots...


This is from when we were waiting for the train. I felt like Anne of Green Gables waiting for Matthew Cuthbert to come pick me up in a horse and buggy... :-)

This is a shot of the countryside while I was on the train. Most of the time the view was being blocked by trees but every so often a gap would open up and we would all just gasp. So beautiful. I would love to have a weekend just to go out and explore these little country towns and go horseback riding through the hills (sounds cheesy but that's more or less all I've ever wanted my entire life. A horse, no saddle necessary, and a beautiful countryside to ride through.)

And this is a little roommate picture with my bunkmates cami and camille. We have fun together :-)

I feel like I have so much to be grateful for. I don't even know where to start. I love my family and miss them and my friends, but I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world. Most of all I am eternally grateful to my parents for allowing me to have this adventure. Without their help this would never be possible. Ever. Thanks mommy and pops :-)
I owe you big time! Maybe I'll take you to the british countryside when you're old and retired and I'm living in Greenwich Village with my wealthy millionaire husband.