London Part I

"British Reserved, Not Unfriendly...The British are often more reserved in conduct than we. On a small crowded island where forty-five million people live, each man learns to guard his privacy carfully-and is equally careful not to invade another man's privacy." -INSTRUCTIONS FOR AMERICAN SERVICEMEN IN BRITAIN 1942.

 

It was a long bus ride. Now where do we go? ...off to see the Queen of course!

 

 

 

Getting closer!

 

Ah, there she is. Just kidding. But it is her house. They wouldn't let us come in a say "hi." Big scary man in black with big gun say "No."

 

 

 

 

 

For the life of me, I can't remember what she was doing, or why she was doing this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE QUOTE of our London trip occured here. As we were approaching this beautiful historic arch that is probably older than our country, D says "This looks familiar. I think I've been here. And I think it was in Tony Hawk Skater Pro."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional English Breakfast. Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Toast, Beans on the Toast, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes.

 

Crumpler store! They have such beautiful bags. If anyone ever hits the lottery, one Crumpler is all I ask.

 

The Crumpler Man.

 

 

 

 

 

 

St.Paul's Cathedral. Our hostel was right across the street. Remarkable.

 

Waiting to check in. Let the festivities begin!

 

 

 

 

 

St. Paul's Cathedral from the Millenium Bridge, the bridge that was destroyed in Harry Potter VI. Obviously it wasn't really destroyed. I was standing on it after all.

 

 

So good to see Sarah.

 

The Tate Modern (Contemporary Art Museum)

 

The Tate entrance

 

View from a window in the Tate.

 

No yellow cabs in sight. Just these. Why doesn't America have style?

 

So that was Day one. Stay tuned for the next installment.

Yesterday

Do I even know where to begin? Well, yes. I'll start at the end.

Yesterday we were in London.

Mind The Gap. In posts, that is.

We're in London! And what more to expect in London, one of the most expensive cities in the world, than expensive internet. This post just cost me a pound. So ya'll will hear about my exciting Who stalkings when we get back to Newcastle on Monday. Until then...suspense.

Two Too Many Tapas

Tonight we went to a tapas bar in the city centre, in lieu of our roommate, Monica's, birthday. The tempura battered brie (with cranberry relish) was to die for. We had lots of leftovers which we must eat before going to London tomorrow. Most importantly, we're going to London tomorrow!

D and I have an overnight bus leaving at midnight tomorrow; We will arrive in London just around 6am which should give us a full day of sightseeing at all the touristy spots. Our hostel is right by the Tate Modern (an art museum) so we will be frequenting throughout the week.

We are switching hostels for our last night in London (Sunday). The hostel is within walking distance of the part of London where The Who are from. You can't even imagine the kind of stalking I'll be getting into.

Anywho, here are the photos of tonight. Enjoy.