Day 15, July 23:
STINKS that these days in London are ticking away so fast but when you’re constantly on the go that is what happens. I had kind of a surprising morning. I got up about 5:30 and was on my way to the freezer to get some coffee grounds for the pot in my room when I looked up and some totally beautifully shaped young lady was entering the bathroom. She was totally confident in herself and was wearing nothing but some skin tight Peace panties and a muscle tee shirt. Wow good morning to me. After coffee and shave and so on I met Becca and Selena in the refectory and then decided to return to my room and grab the watch I bought at the Royal Observatory and have the band sized. I have been putting it off but Becca mentioned we were going to Bond street and I know there are lots of jewelers in that area. So we arrived at Bond and the ladies went on to the market because we decided the best thing to do was have everybody browse stuff the way they wanted and then meet at 11:30 and return together. Becca also said by 11:30 you can even move in the crowd. As I was walking toward the Bond street “way out” just passed the gate there was a jeweler and he quoted me 5 pounds to size my watch. Took him literally two minutes but I was more than happy because I can wear my watch now!
Portobella market is just another one of those London originals. I love flea markets back in the states and this place reminded me of a flea market on steroids. And the fresh food that was in the air, man oh man everything some fresh chocolate waffles, Middle Eastern falafels, Greek salads, olives, German sausages and so much more. I bought six post cards, three sweat shirts for my nephews and three different kinds of French cheeses. The cheese was really cheap only 5 pounds for all three and I also noticed that the vegetables prices were very cheap. I saw one that had a basket of about 6 really nice tomatoes for only 1 pound. I had a German bratwurst with mustard for lunch (3 pounds) but tossed the bun in the bin. I took the opportunity to get my interview for fitness class knocked out when I came across Jean-Claude, his son Eric and their dog Dunkin (English Bulldog rescued from pound) eating and relaxing on a sidewalk curb. I explained the assignment and they were happy to fill me in on their sports. I happen to see one Professor (name unknown) and other students at the market who were also shopping. I met up with Becca and Selena at 11:30 and we again split at the O2 Center because I went in to get my cough drops and they decided they were getting take away pizza for lunch. Went I returned to the dorms I changed clothes and went to the gym then came back showered and began homework. I think I am going to post to FB asking people if they want to take a train to English Channel tomorrow. I am supposed to meet up with Michael tonight to prepare a study guide outline for our Geography class also.
Day 16, July 24:
Today when I woke up I decided I was going to use a Brit-Rail pass and take a trip somewhere. I posted on FB that “This is just one thing that is so awesome about the U.K. Today I woke up and decided I wanted to take a cruise somewhere so, do I go to Weymouth on the southern coast, east to the English Channel, west towards Wales or up north toward Glasgow/Edinburgh? All are possible after a short trip on public transportation to one of the many national rail stations.” Although I am sure that all of these places are great places to visit for some reason at the last minute while looking at google maps I decided to visit Hastings. I am so thankful that I decided on Hastings. I could not believe the views of the English Channel, High Rock Cliffs that hold the remnants of Hastings Castle and Old Town and New Hastings tucked into the valleys. I felt like I was no longer in the U.K. and had gone to Italy or France. Hastings was in its prime a huge fishing community and the Fisherman and Ship Wreck museums’ highlight the danger and successes of this trade. I got a late start so after the 2 hr. Brit-Rail ride it was lunch time when I arrived. As I was coming out of the Fisherman’s Museum, I seen Popeye standing at a local seafood restaurant and that was all I needed. I walked over and began to chat with Popeye. I was seated along the road and watched the people pass me by while I ate the best Calamari salad I have ever tasted. The best meal I have had in the U.K. actually. When Popeye heard I was from Indiana he not only sang songs about my state but also told the people eating who wrote the song and what year. What a personality this guy has! It is things like this that add those things that just can’t be purchased to memories of my travels. There are two very famous lift that will for a few pounds carry you to the top of the cliffs at Hastings. The east lift will take you to a county park atop the cliff that overlooks Old Hastings’ many homes, Churches and the English Channel. The West Lift will carry you to the cliff that holds the remains of Hastings Castle. On the beach there are go-carts, amusement park type rides, large peddle swans in a pong, miniature gold trampolines and so much more. I also saw casinos and many various shops like cheese and fish mongers, candy shops, clothing stores and pubs. I had a Corona at the Anchor Inn and talked with the ar keep about the awesomeness of Hastings. Hastings Castle is basically a few sections of wall and there is not really any reason to pay 4 pounds to “officially” tour the site when you can see just about all that is left from the outside. Visitors just leaving warned me not to waste the money so I took their advice. I probably walked 8 to 10 miles and would have walked more if the time permitted. I also wanted to get off the Brit-Rail at Battle, U.K. because I heard (from the same people who told me to save my pounds at Hastings Castle) that there were lots to see and do there as well. I am actually seriously thinking about selling my Ireland trip to other students so I can keep on exploring the United Kingdom. Haven’t really decided if I will or not but I am really considering my options. There are caves in Hastings and smugglers passage is also a big part of their history but I didn’t see those either. I was reading about them on the train ride back to London in a brochure about the lifts I purchased at West Lift. Hastings was magical and I will never forget my day there. It was cold and very windy but there were blue skies and no rain during the day.
Day 17, July 25.
Very tired and really pissed this morning. Screaming down the halls and slamming doors has tested my patients. I didn’t want to have to be the asshole who raised a fuss about this but If people can be so rude, inconsiderate and selfish for two straight week then I can draw a line in the sand. I posted a message on Facebook for the RA’s telling them of the issue and asking them to do something about it. I went to my fitness class and we went back to Hampstead Park (beautiful place) and Dr. Lewis taught us about stress management, balance and control. Like God had whispered into her ear because this is just what I needed on the morning I needed to hear it. As we walked and she gave points to discuss about our personal way we deal with issues with our groups. When we arrived at the park we took a spot on a wide open grassy area and she continued to educate us. There was a group of people not sure if they were students or employees for a production co. but they were shooting a movie and it had to do with trash bins. They had a man and woman running toward one another the he would push her out of the way and run to a trash bin (dumpster) that had two men hidden behind it flapping the lid open and closed (pretty funny plot line). Then after lecture time Dr. Lewis showed us many different balancing exercises. These were difficult and she had us doing them with our eyes closed because she said humans use their eyes way too much to control balance. After that we returned to campus and seen a posting from Jillian which said if you have a complaint (I posted one on FB earlier) to BE AN ADULT and talk to a RA in person. So I went and spoke to all 4 of them in person and told her I thought her comment was BS. We discussed the issue and after clarification I left and went to geography class. We discussed WWII and the British Isles. I was falling asleep in class and could not even take notes on my PC like I usually do because the screen was making me nod off. After class I decided I was even too tried to try and go to the gym which ticked me off because I paid so much to join. So I had dinner in refectory and went to O2 center where I had a beer in the bar that overlooks Finchley Road. After the beer went to Sainsbury’s and picked up some halls, milk and water returned to campus and went to bed and slept from 8:30 pm until 6:30am and believe I would have slept even longer if I had not set me alarm. I have no clue where and when our class is meeting this morning for our trip to the football stadium because Dr. Lewis was making a dry-run yesterday and then was going to email us all the info. BUT the internet service has been down and no one can access their email accounts to get the info. So I think after a cup of coffee I will walk to PC lap here at Kings and see if I can gain some information. Today class is off to Football Stadium for a tour of the grounds.
Day 18, July 26.
Today the fitness class toured Football Stadium, home of the Arsenal Football team. I thought the stadium was very modern and impressive. I did not find this as exciting as Wimbledon because I was not as familiar with Football as I am Tennis. But we had access to each and every part of Football such as the Directors seat, the diamond club, player’s entrance, locker rooms and the side of the pitch. Of course like any good tour it ended in the gift shop to entice spending while the experience was fresh. I bought a skull cap and a couple cloth bags I plan to use for groceries when I get back to the states. After the stadium we continued on to Hyde Park where the class had lunch and then we broke off into groups and my group toured the Princess Diana Memorial which was very nice but smaller than I expected. After a few hours in Hyde Park looking at the trees, lake and wildlife we met beck up with the other students and then class was dismissed. As most students headed back to school I went and found A Pret-A-Manger and had my lunch. I sat outside looking toward Harrods Department store enjoying the sounds of the French family next to me and watching London move about. After lunch I went to Oxford Station and found the Apple Store and purchased a 4 gig zip drive. As I arrived at Finchley Road Tube Station I decided to go to Wetherspoons (second floor window seating) bar at the O2 Center and have a cold beer while taking a few pictures and videos of the traffic and people moving about. I then returned to campus and began my research paper about Square Dancing. After some research and framing I went to the refectory had dinner and returned to my room and finished and submitted my paper while up-loading some pictures and videos to FB. I did not make it to the gym today but am not really stressing it because my time in London is ticking away and I am trying to take in as much as possible before I leave here to go back to the States. Like many other students I am getting sicker. My throat is raw and my head is clogged. I believe the tube plays a big part of this.
Day 19, July 27.
Today was class lecture time. In Geology Class we continued to cover the British Isles during WWII and the importance of the Battle of Britain and invention of radar. In fitness class we had assignments due and watch movies on dance on Broadway and went over the stress information for Mondays test. Also have a test in geography class. After class I went to return a shirt for another the same size at HD dealership. I could not find my receipt but since I had the credit card and the shirt was still tagged never worn I assumed it would not be a problem. The lady was so rude I could not believe it. She basically called me an idiot for not having my receipt. After about 5 minutes of her looking in PC for the transaction and her continued abuse on my intelligence I picked up my shirt and left the store. Two hours on the tube in rush hour for nothing. I returned to Finchley road stop had a beer at Wetherspoons and went back to dorms and tried to get good sleep for big trip to Canterbury and Dover tomorrow with Geo class.
Day 20, July 28.
Today went to Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle. They are both so historic and massive in construction. The walk up to Dover Castle is a chore but the views are so worth it. We walked to the English Channel and I took some rocks off the beach for keepsake. It was a bit hazy so we could not see France like the Professor would have hoped. The hills and cliffs of Dover (white chalk) were so beautiful. Overlooking the port, watching the Ferries being loaded and unloaded was fun as well. We watch one particular Ferry coming into port cutting across the channel as top speed or what seemed to be for us. I decided today that I am not going to Ireland. I don’t want to have to rush around like a chicken with my head cut off all weekend when there is still so much to see here in U.K. my top 3 “wants” are Imperial War Museum, Bath and also plan to go to Battle and back to Hastings the same day to see the caves I missed. Next Saturday I also want to get to Portobello Market very early.
Day 21, July 29.
Did laundry first thing this morning and then I spent the entire day at the Imperial War Museum. History of war times 1,000. I took my time going through and I must have gotten very lucky because there were very small crowds and I was able to move at my own pace. You can NOT take everything in even during a whole day because there is just so much there. I did go through every exhibit. I visited/saw the crimes against humanity, Holocaust, trench warfare, tube bombing, WWI, WWI and all the other War exhibits. Planes, tank, bombs like “little boy”, and so much German hardware. It was a great day. Went to an Italian restaurant and paid 13 pounds for a Calamari salad. It was good and not rubber but still what a rip off! Tomorrow my plans are to visit Bath.
Day 22, July 30.
Today I took the Brit-Rail to Bath. I was lucky enough to have a group of beautiful ladies on a British Hen-Do party sit all around me. We had a blast. They were on the way to Bristol to shop and party and they were also getting their serious drink on and it was only 10:00am. Wine, Vodka and beer were going around while they were also eating sandwiches and crisps with vinegar. When I arrived in Bath I was once again amazed by the layout and structure of the buildings and homes situated in and among the steep hill sides. As soon as I arrived I located the Roman baths and headed that way. I stopped for lunch at an outdoor café and had a warm goat cheese salad with balsamic marinated veg and then went onto to Bath Abbey and the Roman Tubs. I did not pay 10.50 to go inside but I did but a bus tour ticket so I could take tours on three different routes all day long. The Bath Abbey Cathedral like all others in the U.K. is stunning. I really hate to type this but after seeing St. Paul’s, Westminster, Canterbury, Cambridge and Dover all these Cathedrals kind of begin to blend. How many can you see and still appreciate them on an individual basis? So I rode all the bus tours, walked for miles and miles had a few Corona’s in a pub and stuck up great conversation with some local construction workers and then headed back for the train at 8:45 pm. I arrived at pm so I spent an entire day here in Bath. I checked in a massage but you have to have had previous reservations which I did not make. On the way back to Paddington Station our train was held for about an hour so we arrived in London about midnight. I was very tired but enjoyed my day in Bath. Tomorrow I am doing nothing but studying for test on Monday and I am still so glad I did not rush off to Ireland because the last two days here in London have been magical.
Day 23, July 31.
Today is homework day. Since there are no ignorant and drunken idiots screaming down the halls and slamming doors I had a great undisturbed night of sleep and actually slept in till 9:30…AWESOME! Going nowhere and doing nothing but posting some pics and videos to FB while preparing for my two tests tomorrow.
STINKS that these days in London are ticking away so fast but when you’re constantly on the go that is what happens. I had kind of a surprising morning. I got up about 5:30 and was on my way to the freezer to get some coffee grounds for the pot in my room when I looked up and some totally beautifully shaped young lady was entering the bathroom. She was totally confident in herself and was wearing nothing but some skin tight Peace panties and a muscle tee shirt. Wow good morning to me. After coffee and shave and so on I met Becca and Selena in the refectory and then decided to return to my room and grab the watch I bought at the Royal Observatory and have the band sized. I have been putting it off but Becca mentioned we were going to Bond street and I know there are lots of jewelers in that area. So we arrived at Bond and the ladies went on to the market because we decided the best thing to do was have everybody browse stuff the way they wanted and then meet at 11:30 and return together. Becca also said by 11:30 you can even move in the crowd. As I was walking toward the Bond street “way out” just passed the gate there was a jeweler and he quoted me 5 pounds to size my watch. Took him literally two minutes but I was more than happy because I can wear my watch now!
Portobella market is just another one of those London originals. I love flea markets back in the states and this place reminded me of a flea market on steroids. And the fresh food that was in the air, man oh man everything some fresh chocolate waffles, Middle Eastern falafels, Greek salads, olives, German sausages and so much more. I bought six post cards, three sweat shirts for my nephews and three different kinds of French cheeses. The cheese was really cheap only 5 pounds for all three and I also noticed that the vegetables prices were very cheap. I saw one that had a basket of about 6 really nice tomatoes for only 1 pound. I had a German bratwurst with mustard for lunch (3 pounds) but tossed the bun in the bin. I took the opportunity to get my interview for fitness class knocked out when I came across Jean-Claude, his son Eric and their dog Dunkin (English Bulldog rescued from pound) eating and relaxing on a sidewalk curb. I explained the assignment and they were happy to fill me in on their sports. I happen to see one Professor (name unknown) and other students at the market who were also shopping. I met up with Becca and Selena at 11:30 and we again split at the O2 Center because I went in to get my cough drops and they decided they were getting take away pizza for lunch. Went I returned to the dorms I changed clothes and went to the gym then came back showered and began homework. I think I am going to post to FB asking people if they want to take a train to English Channel tomorrow. I am supposed to meet up with Michael tonight to prepare a study guide outline for our Geography class also.
Day 16, July 24:
Today when I woke up I decided I was going to use a Brit-Rail pass and take a trip somewhere. I posted on FB that “This is just one thing that is so awesome about the U.K. Today I woke up and decided I wanted to take a cruise somewhere so, do I go to Weymouth on the southern coast, east to the English Channel, west towards Wales or up north toward Glasgow/Edinburgh? All are possible after a short trip on public transportation to one of the many national rail stations.” Although I am sure that all of these places are great places to visit for some reason at the last minute while looking at google maps I decided to visit Hastings. I am so thankful that I decided on Hastings. I could not believe the views of the English Channel, High Rock Cliffs that hold the remnants of Hastings Castle and Old Town and New Hastings tucked into the valleys. I felt like I was no longer in the U.K. and had gone to Italy or France. Hastings was in its prime a huge fishing community and the Fisherman and Ship Wreck museums’ highlight the danger and successes of this trade. I got a late start so after the 2 hr. Brit-Rail ride it was lunch time when I arrived. As I was coming out of the Fisherman’s Museum, I seen Popeye standing at a local seafood restaurant and that was all I needed. I walked over and began to chat with Popeye. I was seated along the road and watched the people pass me by while I ate the best Calamari salad I have ever tasted. The best meal I have had in the U.K. actually. When Popeye heard I was from Indiana he not only sang songs about my state but also told the people eating who wrote the song and what year. What a personality this guy has! It is things like this that add those things that just can’t be purchased to memories of my travels. There are two very famous lift that will for a few pounds carry you to the top of the cliffs at Hastings. The east lift will take you to a county park atop the cliff that overlooks Old Hastings’ many homes, Churches and the English Channel. The West Lift will carry you to the cliff that holds the remains of Hastings Castle. On the beach there are go-carts, amusement park type rides, large peddle swans in a pong, miniature gold trampolines and so much more. I also saw casinos and many various shops like cheese and fish mongers, candy shops, clothing stores and pubs. I had a Corona at the Anchor Inn and talked with the ar keep about the awesomeness of Hastings. Hastings Castle is basically a few sections of wall and there is not really any reason to pay 4 pounds to “officially” tour the site when you can see just about all that is left from the outside. Visitors just leaving warned me not to waste the money so I took their advice. I probably walked 8 to 10 miles and would have walked more if the time permitted. I also wanted to get off the Brit-Rail at Battle, U.K. because I heard (from the same people who told me to save my pounds at Hastings Castle) that there were lots to see and do there as well. I am actually seriously thinking about selling my Ireland trip to other students so I can keep on exploring the United Kingdom. Haven’t really decided if I will or not but I am really considering my options. There are caves in Hastings and smugglers passage is also a big part of their history but I didn’t see those either. I was reading about them on the train ride back to London in a brochure about the lifts I purchased at West Lift. Hastings was magical and I will never forget my day there. It was cold and very windy but there were blue skies and no rain during the day.
Day 17, July 25.
Very tired and really pissed this morning. Screaming down the halls and slamming doors has tested my patients. I didn’t want to have to be the asshole who raised a fuss about this but If people can be so rude, inconsiderate and selfish for two straight week then I can draw a line in the sand. I posted a message on Facebook for the RA’s telling them of the issue and asking them to do something about it. I went to my fitness class and we went back to Hampstead Park (beautiful place) and Dr. Lewis taught us about stress management, balance and control. Like God had whispered into her ear because this is just what I needed on the morning I needed to hear it. As we walked and she gave points to discuss about our personal way we deal with issues with our groups. When we arrived at the park we took a spot on a wide open grassy area and she continued to educate us. There was a group of people not sure if they were students or employees for a production co. but they were shooting a movie and it had to do with trash bins. They had a man and woman running toward one another the he would push her out of the way and run to a trash bin (dumpster) that had two men hidden behind it flapping the lid open and closed (pretty funny plot line). Then after lecture time Dr. Lewis showed us many different balancing exercises. These were difficult and she had us doing them with our eyes closed because she said humans use their eyes way too much to control balance. After that we returned to campus and seen a posting from Jillian which said if you have a complaint (I posted one on FB earlier) to BE AN ADULT and talk to a RA in person. So I went and spoke to all 4 of them in person and told her I thought her comment was BS. We discussed the issue and after clarification I left and went to geography class. We discussed WWII and the British Isles. I was falling asleep in class and could not even take notes on my PC like I usually do because the screen was making me nod off. After class I decided I was even too tried to try and go to the gym which ticked me off because I paid so much to join. So I had dinner in refectory and went to O2 center where I had a beer in the bar that overlooks Finchley Road. After the beer went to Sainsbury’s and picked up some halls, milk and water returned to campus and went to bed and slept from 8:30 pm until 6:30am and believe I would have slept even longer if I had not set me alarm. I have no clue where and when our class is meeting this morning for our trip to the football stadium because Dr. Lewis was making a dry-run yesterday and then was going to email us all the info. BUT the internet service has been down and no one can access their email accounts to get the info. So I think after a cup of coffee I will walk to PC lap here at Kings and see if I can gain some information. Today class is off to Football Stadium for a tour of the grounds.
Day 18, July 26.
Today the fitness class toured Football Stadium, home of the Arsenal Football team. I thought the stadium was very modern and impressive. I did not find this as exciting as Wimbledon because I was not as familiar with Football as I am Tennis. But we had access to each and every part of Football such as the Directors seat, the diamond club, player’s entrance, locker rooms and the side of the pitch. Of course like any good tour it ended in the gift shop to entice spending while the experience was fresh. I bought a skull cap and a couple cloth bags I plan to use for groceries when I get back to the states. After the stadium we continued on to Hyde Park where the class had lunch and then we broke off into groups and my group toured the Princess Diana Memorial which was very nice but smaller than I expected. After a few hours in Hyde Park looking at the trees, lake and wildlife we met beck up with the other students and then class was dismissed. As most students headed back to school I went and found A Pret-A-Manger and had my lunch. I sat outside looking toward Harrods Department store enjoying the sounds of the French family next to me and watching London move about. After lunch I went to Oxford Station and found the Apple Store and purchased a 4 gig zip drive. As I arrived at Finchley Road Tube Station I decided to go to Wetherspoons (second floor window seating) bar at the O2 Center and have a cold beer while taking a few pictures and videos of the traffic and people moving about. I then returned to campus and began my research paper about Square Dancing. After some research and framing I went to the refectory had dinner and returned to my room and finished and submitted my paper while up-loading some pictures and videos to FB. I did not make it to the gym today but am not really stressing it because my time in London is ticking away and I am trying to take in as much as possible before I leave here to go back to the States. Like many other students I am getting sicker. My throat is raw and my head is clogged. I believe the tube plays a big part of this.
Day 19, July 27.
Today was class lecture time. In Geology Class we continued to cover the British Isles during WWII and the importance of the Battle of Britain and invention of radar. In fitness class we had assignments due and watch movies on dance on Broadway and went over the stress information for Mondays test. Also have a test in geography class. After class I went to return a shirt for another the same size at HD dealership. I could not find my receipt but since I had the credit card and the shirt was still tagged never worn I assumed it would not be a problem. The lady was so rude I could not believe it. She basically called me an idiot for not having my receipt. After about 5 minutes of her looking in PC for the transaction and her continued abuse on my intelligence I picked up my shirt and left the store. Two hours on the tube in rush hour for nothing. I returned to Finchley road stop had a beer at Wetherspoons and went back to dorms and tried to get good sleep for big trip to Canterbury and Dover tomorrow with Geo class.
Day 20, July 28.
Today went to Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle. They are both so historic and massive in construction. The walk up to Dover Castle is a chore but the views are so worth it. We walked to the English Channel and I took some rocks off the beach for keepsake. It was a bit hazy so we could not see France like the Professor would have hoped. The hills and cliffs of Dover (white chalk) were so beautiful. Overlooking the port, watching the Ferries being loaded and unloaded was fun as well. We watch one particular Ferry coming into port cutting across the channel as top speed or what seemed to be for us. I decided today that I am not going to Ireland. I don’t want to have to rush around like a chicken with my head cut off all weekend when there is still so much to see here in U.K. my top 3 “wants” are Imperial War Museum, Bath and also plan to go to Battle and back to Hastings the same day to see the caves I missed. Next Saturday I also want to get to Portobello Market very early.
Day 21, July 29.
Did laundry first thing this morning and then I spent the entire day at the Imperial War Museum. History of war times 1,000. I took my time going through and I must have gotten very lucky because there were very small crowds and I was able to move at my own pace. You can NOT take everything in even during a whole day because there is just so much there. I did go through every exhibit. I visited/saw the crimes against humanity, Holocaust, trench warfare, tube bombing, WWI, WWI and all the other War exhibits. Planes, tank, bombs like “little boy”, and so much German hardware. It was a great day. Went to an Italian restaurant and paid 13 pounds for a Calamari salad. It was good and not rubber but still what a rip off! Tomorrow my plans are to visit Bath.
Day 22, July 30.
Today I took the Brit-Rail to Bath. I was lucky enough to have a group of beautiful ladies on a British Hen-Do party sit all around me. We had a blast. They were on the way to Bristol to shop and party and they were also getting their serious drink on and it was only 10:00am. Wine, Vodka and beer were going around while they were also eating sandwiches and crisps with vinegar. When I arrived in Bath I was once again amazed by the layout and structure of the buildings and homes situated in and among the steep hill sides. As soon as I arrived I located the Roman baths and headed that way. I stopped for lunch at an outdoor café and had a warm goat cheese salad with balsamic marinated veg and then went onto to Bath Abbey and the Roman Tubs. I did not pay 10.50 to go inside but I did but a bus tour ticket so I could take tours on three different routes all day long. The Bath Abbey Cathedral like all others in the U.K. is stunning. I really hate to type this but after seeing St. Paul’s, Westminster, Canterbury, Cambridge and Dover all these Cathedrals kind of begin to blend. How many can you see and still appreciate them on an individual basis? So I rode all the bus tours, walked for miles and miles had a few Corona’s in a pub and stuck up great conversation with some local construction workers and then headed back for the train at 8:45 pm. I arrived at pm so I spent an entire day here in Bath. I checked in a massage but you have to have had previous reservations which I did not make. On the way back to Paddington Station our train was held for about an hour so we arrived in London about midnight. I was very tired but enjoyed my day in Bath. Tomorrow I am doing nothing but studying for test on Monday and I am still so glad I did not rush off to Ireland because the last two days here in London have been magical.
Day 23, July 31.
Today is homework day. Since there are no ignorant and drunken idiots screaming down the halls and slamming doors I had a great undisturbed night of sleep and actually slept in till 9:30…AWESOME! Going nowhere and doing nothing but posting some pics and videos to FB while preparing for my two tests tomorrow.
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