LONDON-I must say that I love not having class on Monday’s. I mean who wouldn’t. This past Monday I thought it would be fun to go to London to visit a friend who is also studying abroad there!
It was my first time traveling by myself to the city but it was so easy! I really like living in the more residential area but being so close to the city is very convenient. It’s a 30 minute bus ride which goes by super fast when doing the fallowing- (listening to my ipod, looking at the cute shops on all the streets, and people watching). I took the bus to Hammersmith station, and then got on the Piccadilly Line going west bound for a totally of 3 stops to Gloucester road which is the closest stop to where my friend Megan lives.
It was so nice to see a familiar face, and surreal at the same time. I mean I’m still getting use to this whole I live in London thing. Haha, I love it! She showed me her apartment, which was really cute and then walked around Hype park.
After that we walked to Harrods. It was amazing. I honestly couldn’t believe how big it was. It feels like you are in a mini shopping mall but it is all just one store. They had everything, tourist stuff, “designer” shoes, handbags, perfume, (yes I stopped and got a sample, of course!) jewelry, clothes…etc and food/ desserts that would make your mouth water. Apparently, it has over one million square feet of selling space in over 330 departments making it one of the largest department stores in the world. I "googled" it! However, it is really expensive because it's all mostly designer stuff. They even have a dress code to even walk into the store. It was fun to visit though. I want to go back again soon.
After that we had lunch at this pub a few blocks away. I had salmon, mashed potatoes, and a salad for only 7 pounds! It was delicious and cheap! I will be definitely going back there. We did a little shopping on Hyde Street, I think that is what is was called, but I didn’t get anything, maybe next time.
Side Note: The Pizza Hut in London is like a sit down restaurant, and it’s super nice inside. They even serve alcohol like wine and beer. We went there and got dessert. It was so good, and had I not seen the sign that said “Pizza Hut” I would have never believed that we were there.
Overall, going to London was a great way to spend the afternoon! I will be taking full advantage of not having class on Monday to spend the day in the city.
Anyway, I will be in Amsterdam this weekend! My flight leaves in 6 hours... I should probably get some sleep. I’ll update sometime next week!
-Britt
SHOUT OUT: To the lovely ladies of 331- Em, Lo, and Ash, the best roomies anyone could ask for! Miss you and love you girls. <3
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