One Year Away

Penny

Our first stop once we were back on the road was London. We had little trouble to get through the heightened security following the Glasgow incidents. Unfortunately, other travelers were not as lucky. When we got to our hostel, we watched the news while waiting for our beds to be ready and heard of a threat at the Heathrow airport that forced authorities to close Terminal 4 causing canceled flights and delays.

Completely jet-lagged, our first few hours in London were spent sleeping. Once we were rested, we put on our warmest clothes and headed out. Being in London for only 1 and ½ days and coping with the time difference, we had little time to waste. To take in as much as possible in so little time, we hopped onto a double decker tour bus that took us around the city to see all the major sights. It was a great way to see the city but was also a very ‘cold’ way to do it. We weren’t prepared for the London rain and temperatures. It was between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius. But we did not let it stop us! The architecture and lively vibe of the city is what kept us going. There are tons of people in the pubs and streets coming and going. It feels like there is always something going on in London.

We also visited the theater district of Piccadilly Circus and Camden the artsy and hippie area of London. We went to these areas to get a bite to eat. We tried to have a true London experience by having local specialties. But after one artery-clogging dinner of fish and chips and Guinness pie, we decided to have Thai food the second night.

Only a couple of days in London is not enough time to take in all that the city has to offer. We will be back!