Monday, December 6, 2010

London in a day

Ever wonder what you would do in a foreign city if you only had 5 hours or so? What if that city was a world class city, and more that you had never been to it or the country it resided in? Well boys and girls, not only was I lucky enough to have had that experience, but also to share some of it with family!

I met up with Marla and Nick (cousin and her days new fiance), and of course the first order of business was to ride the Tube



Next we were off to take pictures in front of something I was sure to be unable to identify later...


...where we saw some little kid's bum while he peed


I had to use the old school telephone booth in order to change back into my Superman...



We saw Buckingham Palace (it's apparently where the Royal Family stays) and "The eye"...



Before Marla and Nick left we shared a cab, where I learned that old money has no value...


... and stopped at Victoria station


I went to Piccadilly Circus...


...where I stepped into a pub and had a pint of beer


I then went to Oxford Circus...


...where I stepped into a pub and had a pint of beer and a pickled egg.


Then it was off to Camden...


...where I stepped into a pub and had a pint of beer, met two women, and learned how to play Snooker. Afterwards, (when I was leaving the pub) I was thankful for the painted street reminders


I hoped the Tube back to Heathrow...


...where I was reminded that some cultures value common courtesy.


All in all London was great, though I wish I had had more time to enjoy it.

New rule that everyone should follow (or at least I will): Sometimes you have to let the train decide what you're going to do. Had I planned out exactly what I wanted to see I for sure wouldn't have seen it all, and most likely would have been stressed out trying to do everything. So I just picked a spot on the map, took the Tube there, found a pub, and asked where I should go next (explaining my situation). I ended up seeing so much, especially considering I had a 5 hour window to do so. And to boot I met some locals and played a game of pool. If only I had more time to work on an English kiss...

3 comments:

  1. Loved the pics Kyle. Your "London in a day" was quite the day. You certainly took advantage of every minute. Looking forward to seeing pics from India. All my love. Aunty Paula

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  2. WOW Kyle! Day 1 on your adventure and you had a whirlwind time --- the pictures - especially with Marla and Nick - are PRICELESS! I'm so happy you're blogging --- makes me feel as though I'm there, too!

    Also loved your videos and Mumbai pictures - keep 'em coming ---- happy travels!

    As always - LOVE YOU MORE!! xox MoM

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  3. Hey K - isn't London great?? I'm glad you got to see at least a bit. Sounds like you had a good strategy. Can't wait to read about your adventures in India...

    ((((Hugs)))
    A.L.

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