Tea in England!

What a fantastic weekend. I now officially feel like I am in England. I do feel like I have to apologize for the previous blog that was very grumpy. I was very tired. It had been a long day. In fact this whole weekend was long, but after a great nights sleep Friday night it was all up hill!

Saturday we took a bus tour of Central London. The drivers here are crazy! When they want to change lanes, they just change lanes. Nevermind the fact that there is a van right next to us. We all let out nervous giggles when the drivers are maneuvering around the streets.

The tour, however, was great. We got to see a lot in a short amount of time, and even took pictures in some spots.

Here I am standing in front of Tower Bridge. Doesn't it look like I am in England?

Trying to see if the queen is home

Then we took a flight on the London Eye. Frankly it made me dizzy (I am not a fan of heights). But it was still very cool.

The view of the Eye from the ground. The view is even more ominous from the top!

After the London Eye a group of us stayed in Central London and ate dinner at a pub. I had fish and chips which were absolutely delicious!

Then we took the tube home. My first time on the Tube and I get crushed by the door as I am getting on. Oh, well! I am a tourist. I guess it is a right of passage.

Today we went to Hampstead and Camden Market. Hampstead was absolutely gorgeous with tons of beautiful homes and lots of history. I don't want to brag but I got to see Boy George's home...I know you are all jealous!

Just a street in Hampstead. Doesn't it look fake?

Camden Market was unbelievable. It is a street market that is stuffed with shops, food, and people. I spent quite a few pounds today, however it was totally worth it!

And the most exciting part, I finally had my first cup of tea in England. While we were in Camden we had some time to ourselves. Quite a few people went to a Starbucks, but I refused to have my first tea in England be from Starbucks. A staff person took a few of us around and we went into a little market where people were selling antiques, and also tea! It completely made my trip. I am now done. I can go home...no wait, I still have more to see!

Cheers!

So what did I learn while "studying" abroad today? Wait for the little green man to show up and symbolize that it is safe to cross the street. Otherwise you'll get run over!

A day of travel...

Consisted of "waking" up (after not sleeping the night before) super early to catch my 6:45 am flight to chicago. I then wondered aimlessly through the airport for five hours during my layover. Then came a seven to eight hour flight to Heathrow airport. Then came the happy greeting, of a happy girl in a bright red Middlesex University t-shirt.


However the travel does not stop there.


Next came waiting around in the airport for an hour and a half for our bus to come. Then came an hour long bus ride to the campus. However it was all worth it.





What did I learn while "studying" abroad today (thanks Lori)? Traveling and being tired and smelly really stinks, but England is extremely worth the trouble.





By the way mom, I figured out my internet!




Hunky the monkey and I on the plane...Don't I look lovely?

One more day...

I have exactly one more day until I leave for Europe. I am sort of packed, a little nervous, and a lot excited! Stay tuned, because the next time you hear from me I will be in Europe "studying" abroad!