day 4 in london: city adventures

Our first weekend in London we had Saturday and Sunday to do whatever we wanted. A lot of our group ended up taking the opportunity and going to Ireland or Scotland. I had thought about joining them for half a minute but decided that since we are really spending so little time in London that I would stay in the city.

In the morning we all spent a little more time waking up and getting going for the day since we didn't have to worry about meeting at Gloucester at a specific time. We hadn't really set a plan for the day besides going to Portobello Road (Portobello Road, street where the riches of ages are stowed). I thought it was going to be more like the street fairs that they have back in the states. Wow I was wrong. So many people all weaving their way through the shops and stalls.

If you like antiques this place would be heaven. I don't even have that many photos because I was sort of afraid to try to shop and photograph at the same time while in the swarm. I did get a really touristy union jack sweater that I love but refuse to wear while I'm out here because I don't want to seem like an obnoxious tourist. I found some other things that I might just have to go back and see if they are still there.

After Portobello Road I went back to the flat to rest a bit and grab some food. Niki, Sharee, and Kimber were going to to Picadilly Circus and to explore the city so I went with them figuring we could have an adventure. We explored the theater district, stumbled upon China Town, ended up in M&M world where Sharee found crispy m&ms which they don't sell in the states. She filled up a bag not realizing how expensive they were and the worker had to explain to her how much they were a kilo. Needless to say she didn't end up buying any of the super overpriced treat. We ended up at Kings Cross Station, more specifically platform 9 3/4. Cheesy photo op? You bet.

It was like Disneyland where they have a photographer their with your choice of house scarf. Gryffindor obviously. The ride home was crazy. We kept getting mixed up and jumping on and off the circle line. We finally made it home though. Before we leave I'm going to be pro at this public transportation thing.