london calling….
August 17th, 2005Alaysia says “i’m alive”, and that’s nice to hear…
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I’m actually blogging from a Starbucks somewhere in London right now… near Buckingham Palace… near St. James Park. The family is crashed out in the hotel right now and I’m feeling pretty much alive and hyper.
London is a great city!
It reminds me of New York City in a way, but everyone of course, talks in a British accent. It’s cool. I have to be careful. Some of the people don’t understand my accent or something. I need to speak more clearly.
We’re just going to be here 3 days and 2 nights, then it’s off to Paris.
So far, I’m loving London and the hustle and bustle, the energy of the city. The train system here is so much better than the trolley system in San Diego. It’s pretty extensive. And seeing everyone drive on the left side of the road is quite a trip…. I have to be careful when crossing the streets.
Sheesh, it’s like 2 dollars to every pound here. So, a tall cafe mocha here is 2.05 pounds, so I guess that means it’s like $4.10 USD. Pretty expensive for a tall mocha, and I’m getting the soy mocha so it’s more.
We’ll try to see Buckingham Palace and perhaps take a tour, since the Royal Family is away and they allow tours to go one during the summer months. And we’re planning on seeing the London Eye, and maybe the Tower of London too.
It’s all very exciting, and I haven’t even thought of taking photos yet.
August 18th, 2005 at 6:31 am
that’s because starbucks is overrated. *gets shot*
you should try to go to lesser known coffee shops. :) they’re still yummy + cheaper.
August 19th, 2005 at 9:05 am
Starbucks is totally overrated, Aein. I agree. Well, their coffee is overrated, but I’m convinced their Decaf Soy Iced Mochas are da bomb. :)
I’m amazed that (well maybe not really) Starbucks is all over London. And they do provide wireless Internet Access, something many of the little coffee shops don’t provide.
I’m now in Paris… and glad I didn’t get pickpocketed, so far. What a beautiful city and our hotel is very close to the Eiffel Tower, which was good because we didn’t have much trouble finding our hotel.
August 22nd, 2005 at 12:24 pm
Have a great time Carlos! Someday I will visit Europe too for the first time. Have a safe and fun trip!
pat
August 23rd, 2005 at 10:24 pm
Decaf Soy Iced Mocha? Bueks. Pardon me. I have a thing against coffee. It makes me nauseous. Coffee hates me.
I’m planning on London next year. Woohoo!
Ooo and Paris is gonna take some time to work on.
Have fun Carlos!
Look forward to seeing some pictures!
September 2nd, 2005 at 7:23 am
NYC was built in the image of London!! :) That’s why if I were to move to Europe, that would be my first or second ideal place to live…