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Harlaxton Manor!

This weekend was a whirlwind of orientations and explorations. We explored the manor and tried to get used to our new home (I'm still getting lost though!). The past few days have been overwhelming as we've settled into the Harlaxton Manor life, so this post is just going to be pictures of the manor and grounds with short captions to go along with them. I hope this helps to give you a glimpse of what it's like to be here at Harlaxton! (be sure to click the picture to view it better!)

The fielded hills surrounding the manor.

 

The carriage house.

 

A view of the gates from Harlaxton's front windows.

The carriage house (at night) (everything is spooky here at night).

Part of the conservatory.

Statue in pond area of conservatory.

Deceit column archway.

Envy column archway.

Idk, it's some statue that is just chilling on the staircase banister?? Looks cool though.

creepy spider pit my roommate found under a staircase.

SECRET PASSAGEWAY! (It used to be the servants staircase)

There are so many baby statues everywhere. It's a little alarming.

Giant fireplace in the state room.

Giant fireplace with an Annie for size comparison.

Another mossy bust in the conservatory.

Koi pond in the conservatory.

Back garden lazy sleepy lion.

Other back garden lion.

Beautiful sunset! This is part of the front circle drive.

Okay, sit down and prepare yourself. This is the best thing that's ever happened. This is Cadbury milk chocolate filled with oreo cream filling and huge chunks of oreo pieces. I'm going to be honest with you, the food is okay at Harlaxton. It's not the best, but it's totally fine! You know? But this chocolate. THIS CHOCOLATE. This is amazing. (I bought it in Grantham at "PoundLand" which is like their Dollar Store.)

This is the great hall!

This is the fireplace in the great hall. Again. It's HUGE.

This is the back part of the garden area. I just explored it this morning. They are growing lavender and the whole area smells amazing! The gardens are huge and so green and lovely, and the views are spectacular.

It looks like just a grassy area, but that statue is actually in front of a huge pond! So much algae!

View of Harlaxton (that part is the conservatory) from the gardens. It was a cloudy morning, and rain was sprinkling just a bit, but it was amazing!

Another path in the garden. Seriously. Mom. These gardens are amazing and huge and beautiful. I wish you were here to see it!

So these statues of the headache guys are all over the manor. They are put under archways and columns, and I think they're supposed to represent Atlas straining under the weight of the world, but don't quote me on that. I'm not sure which statues I relate more to; the lazy sleepy lions out back, or these constantly confused and overwhelmed guys.

(Be sure to click the photo for a bigger image) MORE garden picture! There were so many levels and pathways and stone arches. I'm still not sure I explored it all! I'll have to head back out soon!

MORE garden pics! (And a rain cloud and Harlaxton in the background)

Pretty flowers.

Satyr bust in the back of the garden. I think he's might be Pan?

I took a selfie with Harlaxton once I made it to the top of the gardens.

I found this behind one of the fountains. I'm pretty sure it's where they keep the students who fail the British Studies class.

Inside view of the previous picture.

 

My home for the semester <3

So those are my adventures around the grounds so far. I'm sorry this post was very informal, I just had a lot to share!

Today was also my first day of classes and I am so excited about it. I especially can't wait for my Shakespeare class tomorrow! Check back Thursday to see how my first week of classes went!

(Hi mom! Hi dad! Hi Jake! Love you all! Please give Romeo a kiss for me <3)

xoxo-- Annie