LONDON
Finally
got to visit London this year during my one week Spring break. Again, it
was kind of a last minute decision and planning.
But
it worked out real well, anyway! Stayed with Isabelle and her sister in
her really cozy apartment, really appreciate their hospitality. The 1st
few days I spent doing touristy stuff like visiting all the places of interest.
That was ok, the only thing I really loved was the Houses of Parliament,
with Big Ben. Followed Issy to her school (LSE) almost every morning. It
was a drastic change from life in Penn State, where people sometimes turn
up to class in pyjamas and look like they just got out of bed. I've never
felt so out of place before! The next few days got more fun as I managed
to catch up with a few old friends for good meals in Chinatown.
Guess
the onlybad thing about the whole trip was my finances (or rather, lack
of). London's bloody expensive!!!!!
The
last few days, most of my money was spent on the night life there. Not
a fan of going out to drink and club, but I have to admit that somehow,
it was fun over there. On the last day, just as I was running out of cash,
Issy brought me to the Portabello Market which was like a flea market with
lots of nice, cheap stuff. Spent the whole afternoon there.
Isabelle and I at the Towers
of London. Both of us felt silly wearing hats, but our ears were freezing!
It was a looong afternoon spent climbing the tiny steps of the ancient
towers ....
Changing
of the Guards
Houses of Parliament
