Tuesday, June 22, 2010

I see London...

Today we started the morning on the train. We met outside our hostel by the metro at 7:45 AM and were on our way to the train station. We rode through the Chunnel! So cool... except, I slept through it... and it made me burp a lot whenever I woke up; it was strange. Good sleep though. I was in the seat next to KJ; he's a nice guy--part of our family.
When we arrived in London we walked our luggage straight to our hostel with a Fat Tire Bike Tour on our minds. The hostels were nice; the best we've had yet. We quickly changed into more athletic clothes and made our ways onward to find the Fat Tire Bike shop. It was difficult to find, but eventually location was successful. It was lunchtime before the tour--Nicole and I were both craving Fish & Chips, so we stopped in Starbucks so I could get my Chai Tea Frap and then we trekked down the street in search of a restaurant serving Fish & Chips... after passing many Indian, Chinese, and Italian restaurants, we spotted a pub that had a sign that said "Best Fish & Chips in London". The bar carded for entrance, but we are both 18 so we were permitted entry and the chance to eat the most delicious Fish & Chips! They snagged my alien Chai Frap for the time we were there, but I didn't mind. :d
The Fat Tire Bike Tour was totally rad. I loved being able to put names to places. :D Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, etc. We even got the authentic London tour with our own English guide, Matt. Ooh, and I had an epiphany that most people will probably be shocked by my ignorance: Hyde Park, London -> New Hyde Park, New York; England -> New England; New Jersey -> Jersey, England, New Hampshire -> Hampshire, England. :) I have just never recognized the association, I suppose. Oh my gosh, one of the girls in my room hit 2 people on the bike tour. She hit another cyclist (technically wasn't her fault, she was shoved on a busy crosswalk) and she nailed some pedestrian in the back! Crazy! I'm glad I kept my awareness on! ;D In the middle of the tour we stopped at a pub for a break; being 18, I was able to order a 1/2 pint Lager on tap--pretty tastey!
Right after the bike tour we headed on the metro ("the tube") to go to dinner. Maben, Rachel, and our family went to a tiny Bistro in a cellar. I, again, had fish & chips, a lager, and cheesecake for dessert. It was quite enjoyable and fun! Maben is a really cool guy! Reminds me a lot of Justin Tomscak. He said some really meaning things about why I should go to college after Mexico because they'd miss out on a person like me and it will better harness my potential. I appreciated what he said.
Internet isn't working for me here... router issue maybe? Where's Brandon McRee when I need him?? :) Well, I'm going to hit the sack.

1 comment:

  1. Got your rad postcard in the mail today, sister! Thanks for that! :) I love all the bike tours you've got to go on; I bet they are a blast! Love you!

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