So, I have figured out a common American stereotype that I most definitely fit to the T. I drive EVERYWHERE. If it's raining, I drive to upper campus and it's only a ten minute walk. I love my car, and I love convenience. In London however, like most of Europe, no one really drives. Instead everyone walks and uses public transportation. Well, the public transportation system is phenomenal here. It really is, but let me tell you. MY FEET HURT SO BAD! I am not used to walking 20 miles a day. Even if I take the tube, it's a 10-15 minute walk there, and then another 10 minute walk to my campus. WTF?! So long story short, my feet perpetually hurt really bad. Haha! I will apparently get used to it.
Well, that was my one complaint. Now for fun stuff! Last night me and the group went to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and saw The Merry Wives of Windsor. It was really funny. BUT we were on the floor and had to stand for three hours after walking for one. A little uncomfortable. Haha! All of us thought we were going to die. Glad to know I'm not the only lazy American who isn't used to all this walking!
Today we had a bus tour of all London. It was great. I saw EVERYTHING! I forget all the stuff I need to visit and really see while I am here. The London Bridge was pretty anti-climactic, but all the other stuff was great. I even saw the bank they use as Gringots in Harry Potter! I'm putting pictures on facebook of all this stuff so you NEED to go check them out!
Anyway, tonight me and the girls are going out to a good ol' London pub called The Pitcher and the Piano. It should be really great, and I will have more stories soon because of it I'm sure!
Until next time!
Much love from London!
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