LONDON!

Well after 12+ hours of flying and standing in customs for an hour and a half, they finally released me into London! I took the underground (subway) to find my hostel I'm staying at. I must say, the public transportation here is something to admire. trains were coming every two minutes and there were signs, maps, and announcements letting you know where you were and where you were headed. They also had updated info at each station of delays, which I easily manuevered around to avoid. Seattle could take a lesson...but then again I can't imagine what a system like that costs.

Anyways, it couldn't have been a better day for weather. Mostly sunny and close to 60 in the afternoon. I took the underground to Westminster, took some pics of Big Ben and parliament, and walked out on the bridge to see the London Eye. I then jumped into Westminster Abbey. At first, I thought the 10£ price was a bit much, but it was worth it. My jaw literally dropped at the vaulted ceilings, statues, stained glass windows, and all else. They don't let you take and pictures there but I stood and admired the sun through the stained glass for awhile. Did the tour then made my way to Trafalgar Square and ate lunch off a side street. I had an english breakfast: sausage, egg, toast, bacon, beans, and tea. Heart attack on a plate but it was good.

Next stop was Buckingham Palace, no changing of the guards today but worth the look. Its pretty unreal to see these things in front of you. Not in pictures or movies like you've seen them before. I then went back to Trafalgar Square wandering through Picadilly and went through the National Gallery. Some beautiful paintings there and I wish I knew more about them. That about wraps my day up to now, I'm about to go find some grub. No pictures for the moment because I forgot my cord...sorry. But I'll try to remember tomorrow. The day is starting to catch up to me but I'm surprised I've lasted this long with jet lag and not too much sleep on the flight. More sights to see tomorrow!