Away from Home: Alnwick, England

Comments: "This photo was taken in the lawn of the 800-year-old castle that I lived in for four months with fellow students and the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Several films were made at this castle, including Harry Potter. Prince Harry visited the castle while I lived there. Thirty other American students and I ate, slept and took classes for a semester in the beautiful castle. It was truly a life-changing experience."

Mariah Friederichs, Breckenridge, Minn.

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