First time I visited London, was not as good as it should have been. It was in July 2005, so I have to say not much about it. But how did I decide to back to London?
The answer is very easy, Jimena and Devin convince me in about ten minutes. (I have just returned the favor to Jimena, she will go with me to Krakow and I have needed just five minutes to persuade her. Devin, brace yourself!)
So we booked the flights, the buses and the hostel and in two weeks, we were on the way lo London (after a crazy flip cup tournament)
As usual, I flew from Skavsta Airport, I think I should dedicate a post to this airport, so many hours I spent on it... And after two hours and nine Ryanair's lottery ads we arrived to Stansted airport, where we realized (irony on) that the women who work there, love to make life easier for the travellers. (irony off)
First day in London was amazing, we were tired but there were so many things to do, that we drawn strength from every part of our bodies. We decided to participate in the free tour of London, I joined in the Free Tour of Berlin before, and it was pretty interesting so there was no doubt about it. The girl who did the tour was a little bit crazy and she explained to us about things that you don't learn if you travel like a conventional tourist: Now, I know that I can't die in the British Parlamient (because it is forbidden) or how can I make me friend of the Queen Elizabeth if I decide to break into the palace.
There are 13 cities in Europe with Free Tours, I definitely recommend enjoy these tours. And it is a great chance to meet new people. If you are thinking about travel to one European city, check this link:
http://www.neweuropetours.eu/es/
After ate fish&chips we went to The White Ferry Hostle, it was in a good situation, about five minutes from Victoria Station. It has not been one of the best hostels of my life but to be London, the price was quite good, the room and the bathrooms were clean and the people and staff were nice. If you have planed to visit London, you can book in this link:
http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/The-White-Ferry-Bestplace-Inn-Victoria/London/39761
The same night we join the pub crowl. I don't remember the names of the pubs and discos (I was sober) but the night started not so funny and according to the night went on, it finished great. Even I met three girls from Zamora, my small hometown (We are in everywhere)
The second day, was more relaxed, we was in the city center, Picadilly Circus, Oxford Streat, Trafalgar Square... We were shopping and each of us got something from the amazing London shops. The same day we visited the British Museum. It was my second time there and I have to say that it is one of the most amazing museums I have ever seen.
Some people think that the sculptures, archeological pieces, etc. should be in their original countries. I understand this opinion. But in the other hand, it is so great to enjoy seeing pieces from Japan, the ancient Greek, mummies from Egypt or pieces from Babylon in the same place!
I have just realized that talk to a blog it is different than talk to my neighbour in the elevator. I have not write about the weather yet. And it is London. So the weather (to be February) was really good. The temperatures were about 5ºC (in Sweden the same week was about -10ºC) and the only time that rained was when we were in the British Museum. We were lucky.
After a visit to Soho, we went to Chinatown where we had the dinner in a Chinese Buffet. And it was the worst time of the trip. I started to felt bad. I started to be sick. So we returned to the hostel where I spend one of the worst nights in my life.
Some people say me that it is a signal, if the first time a was in London there were attacks and the second time I was sick, maybe I should rethink about come back to London. I will ignore them, and I will go again. I just hope to don't die in the British Parlamient.
Our third day arrived and I felt better than the day before. I was lucky, because the lovely Jimena and the lovely Devin took care of me. That day we visited the National Gallery. I don't understand how everybody is surprise about "The Sunflowers" by Van Gogh. In my opinion there are many more awesome pictures. But it is just my opinion.
The same day we saw the London bridge, St, Pauls Cathedral where the Chorus was singing when we arrived (it was really nice) and Coven Garden where we ate while a girl was singing with an amazing voice.
And our trip said goodbye with the musical of Chicago. The actors and the actress were pretty good and the musical was nice, but i started to feel bad again, so I couldn't enjoy it how I would want it.
We spent the last night in the airport of Stansted, and we were close to miss the plane, but Jimena awoke up just in time!
The trip was really good but it was frustrating that I was sick and I couldn't be 100% energic, so I guess I will return again. Does anyone have dates?
¿Tienes chicle?
First day in London was amazing, we were tired but there were so many things to do, that we drawn strength from every part of our bodies. We decided to participate in the free tour of London, I joined in the Free Tour of Berlin before, and it was pretty interesting so there was no doubt about it. The girl who did the tour was a little bit crazy and she explained to us about things that you don't learn if you travel like a conventional tourist: Now, I know that I can't die in the British Parlamient (because it is forbidden) or how can I make me friend of the Queen Elizabeth if I decide to break into the palace.
There are 13 cities in Europe with Free Tours, I definitely recommend enjoy these tours. And it is a great chance to meet new people. If you are thinking about travel to one European city, check this link:
http://www.neweuropetours.eu/es/
After ate fish&chips we went to The White Ferry Hostle, it was in a good situation, about five minutes from Victoria Station. It has not been one of the best hostels of my life but to be London, the price was quite good, the room and the bathrooms were clean and the people and staff were nice. If you have planed to visit London, you can book in this link:
http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/The-White-Ferry-Bestplace-Inn-Victoria/London/39761
The same night we join the pub crowl. I don't remember the names of the pubs and discos (I was sober) but the night started not so funny and according to the night went on, it finished great. Even I met three girls from Zamora, my small hometown (We are in everywhere)
The second day, was more relaxed, we was in the city center, Picadilly Circus, Oxford Streat, Trafalgar Square... We were shopping and each of us got something from the amazing London shops. The same day we visited the British Museum. It was my second time there and I have to say that it is one of the most amazing museums I have ever seen.
Some people think that the sculptures, archeological pieces, etc. should be in their original countries. I understand this opinion. But in the other hand, it is so great to enjoy seeing pieces from Japan, the ancient Greek, mummies from Egypt or pieces from Babylon in the same place!
I have just realized that talk to a blog it is different than talk to my neighbour in the elevator. I have not write about the weather yet. And it is London. So the weather (to be February) was really good. The temperatures were about 5ºC (in Sweden the same week was about -10ºC) and the only time that rained was when we were in the British Museum. We were lucky.
After a visit to Soho, we went to Chinatown where we had the dinner in a Chinese Buffet. And it was the worst time of the trip. I started to felt bad. I started to be sick. So we returned to the hostel where I spend one of the worst nights in my life.
Some people say me that it is a signal, if the first time a was in London there were attacks and the second time I was sick, maybe I should rethink about come back to London. I will ignore them, and I will go again. I just hope to don't die in the British Parlamient.
Our third day arrived and I felt better than the day before. I was lucky, because the lovely Jimena and the lovely Devin took care of me. That day we visited the National Gallery. I don't understand how everybody is surprise about "The Sunflowers" by Van Gogh. In my opinion there are many more awesome pictures. But it is just my opinion.
The same day we saw the London bridge, St, Pauls Cathedral where the Chorus was singing when we arrived (it was really nice) and Coven Garden where we ate while a girl was singing with an amazing voice.
And our trip said goodbye with the musical of Chicago. The actors and the actress were pretty good and the musical was nice, but i started to feel bad again, so I couldn't enjoy it how I would want it.
We spent the last night in the airport of Stansted, and we were close to miss the plane, but Jimena awoke up just in time!
The trip was really good but it was frustrating that I was sick and I couldn't be 100% energic, so I guess I will return again. Does anyone have dates?
¿Tienes chicle?
I love it!! haha I like it how we were able con convince you to come with us in five minutes! =)
ResponderEliminartry going back to soho! ;)