Travel with Elle: Back in Time! Back to School!

One of my favourite places of the museum is the Country Village.. at the local school! It reminds me of my infant and primary school experience. My primary school was a very traditional English school, with strict values. When i was there it celebrated it's 100th birthday... i remember the biggest cake where every student got a piece! I was the only asian (or foreign) student at the school! All my friends were westerners, who were all extremely friendly and took care of me when i first arrived. I met my very best friend of 20 years on my first day of infant school, and we have not gone by a day without contacting each other.

I was a quiet child, who was rather shy and still adjusting to the culture. It was in high school when i came out of my shell and quite frankly, became one of the loudest students in my year! I was definitely one alternative/ troublesome student... sorry Sir/Miss!

Travel with Elle: Back in Time!

Before i came back to Hong Kong in Nov, i had the most lovely day out with my loved ones. Not far from my hometown, there is a British historical museum called Beamish. Once you step through the iron gates, you are transformed back in time, to Edwardian England! This special place is where i escape life momentarily and spend a fun filled day with my friends and loved ones in such a tranquil environment. I highly recommend a visit because the experience is so unique. Not many museums allow such personal interaction... it really is like stepping into a time capsule to the past. Educational, nostalgic and simply the sweetest experience you will have!  Beamish has big plans to expand the museum to take their visitors from late Edwardian period, 30s, 40s....right to 1970s! No doubt i will be back again once i return to England and when the snow clears up!