I cannot believe I am really here. I am sitting this evening (evening for me, afternoon for you...) in a small kitchen in the Metrogate House in Chelsea, London, soaking in the fact that I am actually in London.
My journey began at 9 yesterday morning. Mom and Dad loaded me and my luggage into our vehicle and off we set for the Chicago O'Hare airport. We had time for lunch before "goodbyes" and "I love yous" had to be exchanged at the curb. Security check, a 7 1/2 hour flight into the future (London's timezone is 6 hours ahead of home), a venture through customs, and recollection of my bags led me to a thirty minute cab ride that dropped me at the doorstep of the Metrogate House. I arrived in London at 8:00 local time ( 2am by my body!) and ran on adrenaline and excitement all day.
Shortly after arriving at my destination, I met my flatmates and we decided to explore our surrounding area. It didn't take long for us to learn we needed to look right before crossing the street. A couple of close calls and I think I've got a new habit formed! We wandered through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, saw the Kensington Palace and Princess Diana Memorial, walked by the Natural History Museum and the Albert and Victoria Museum, concluding our evening with a stroll, window shopping, down High St. What a great first day!
I am thoroughly worn out though. A 4500 mile trek on 2 hours of interrupted plane-sleep will really take it out of a girl! I had to blog tonight, though, before my head hits the pillow, to tell you all I'm finally here!
The adventure begins...
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congrats on your safe arrival in England! What a busy and exciting 2 days. That is so cool that you have been able to see and do so much already.
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love, lindsay
We will be keeping you in our thoughts this week. Enjoy every moment. This is a great opportunity for you.
ReplyDeleteTim & Carol Luce
You went so much further and faster than we did!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom, Dad and Belle!
Don't forget to send me the Skype invite! So excited for you, but will miss you tons! Can't believe only 12 years ago I was off an adventure much the same! Now here I sit with 4 kids, a husband and a dog!!=) Love you!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy and also proud of you for the adventure you are about to take. Enjoy every moment for it will only be there for that one time. God be with you as you travel on. All our Love; Grandpa Bob and Shirley
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have such an amazing story!! I am so thrilled for you and the journey you are beginning. You have always been smart, courageous, independent but this is gonna take it to a whole new level! Go get'm girl!
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