First Stop: Chatsworth
So for all of you Pride and Prejudice lovers, this is another place to see. It is Mr. Darcy’s house in the new version with. It is Beautiful! It’s a huge house with over 200 acres of incredible gardens. We were able to spend 2 hours there. The house or rather, mansion, was fabulous and so interesting. But nothing can compare the gardens. BREATHTAKING! We took lots and lots of pictures and enjoyed walking around in nature. Emily, Amanda, and I explored as much as we could with the little time we had. We ran through fields of grass, played in the fountain/stream, and explored the flowers and tunnels, and then headed back to the bus. Why don’t people still build this way? Obviously not the size, but just the beautiful architecture and the lines are so beautiful. And gardens? What happened to them? I’m going to have a garden when I have a house of my own someday. 
Amazing entrance!
That violin is painted on. I guess it's very famous because it looks so real! And believe me... I thought it was real until they told us it wasn't. Crazy!
They had a dress up room we all had a great time in! So many fun outfits!
I loved the library.
This was incredible!
Manda and me
Beautiful!
Gardens
Back of the house
Baby ducks were everywhere!
So many gardens to walk through! Acres and acres! I wish I could have walked all of them!
Emily and me
Playing in the fountain
Next Stop: Bronte Sister’s house
We spent about an hour here going through their house. I learned so much about them and their background. It was very interesting. The town they lived in is adorable! I wish I had an entire day to explore and see all of the fun houses and shops. As I was walking to the Bronte house, I passed the most amazing cemetery I have ever seen. The grass and trees were overgrown and wild like which added to the uniqueness of each headstone. The sun was shining so brightly and you could see its rays shining through the tree braches highlighting the graves, while casting interesting shadows on the ground. The fact it had just rained only added to the beauty. The air smelled so fresh and there were dewdrops on the grass and leaves. It was one of the most picturesque scenes I have ever seen. I really enjoy cemeteries. Especially ones like these. I think they are beautiful and peaceful. I always stop when I see a cemetery and look around while pondering. It’s a moment of reflection for me. I wish I could have spent more time there. Another day perhaps....another day. 
Third Stop: Preston Temple
Goodness, just walking on the Temple grounds gives you a wonderful feeling of peace. The England MTC is also there so that was really neat to see. I’m still planning on serving a mission. The opportunity seems to come and go but I hope I do whether single or with my husband. I can’t wait! Maybe I will go here and go to this MTC! I would love it.
Forth and Final Stop: Ambleside!!!
This is officially my favorite place. It is in the Lake District and the hostel we’re staying in is right on a lake. It reminds me of Austria. I guess I don’t have to be too jealous that my family is in Mondee because this is pretty close. The lake is gorgeous and the green mountains around are breathtaking. I sat on a bench right on the shore and wrote in my journal while thinking about if I were to ever become an Author, I would come here for inspiration. I don’t know what I want to write about, but all I want to do is start writing a book at this very moment. Is that weird that nature has that effect on me? Maybe I will become a write someday. I’m not a good writer but the thought of writing sounds so wonderful to me. As the sun set I watched the colors ripple on the water as the boats came in. Nothing could have made me happier at that moment. God has given us such a beautiful world to live in. Can’t wait to explore tomorrow! :)
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