London

I arrived in London at 9:30pm last night, got through customs and got my luggage without any problem. I took the underground to my hostel which was quite an adventure with 3 rolling suitcases, being female in London at 11:30 at night. But it all worked out well. I put my big pieces of luggage into luggage storage, which was quite an ordeal...seeing as I had to carry my 3 pieces of luggage up and down stairs...not easy. Then it was SOOO hot...not hot when I stopped moving, but no air conditioning..they really don't need it, but I was sweating like none other! Got all my liquids that I couldn't have on the plane transferred over to my carry on, so that I had a small piece of luggage with me and found my room.

My hostel is pretty nice, the best I've stayed in. I'm in a dorm area with 6 beds, 5 other girls filled it up last night, but I believe any sex can stay in the rooms..not sure though. Talked with a few of them this morning, traveling around and are from Germany. I got up and ate breakfast...I was STARVING! Really no dinner last night. Then went back up and laid down for a little while longer. I didn't have any need to get going early. I've been to London many times, so the main touristy sights aren't as big a deal, especially when I'm coming back for a few days at the end of the month.

When I finally left, I hopped on the tube...tried to be Londonish...not touristy. Only having my purse and trying to know where I was going. Fun! I went into Victoria station, a national rail link. I want to get a young persons rail card which would save me 30% on travel, now I need to figure out a local address, since you have to list one...eeeh! Then I went and got a mobile phone. Went to the Orange store, picked out a phone...and on my way I went.

From there I walked down the street to Buckingham Palace.....I realized at this time..that maybe it would have been nice to grab a map..I didn't really know where I was, just had an idea from when I've been there before. I figured out where I was and headed to Big Ben and the Parliament. Oh while in St. James Park...I played with and set up my new phone. I hope I'm good to go! Then walked around, making my way around across the Thames and to Waterloo station, where I hopped back on the tube and am now back at my hostel.

Had a scare...thought my debit cards weren't working (my only way of money really), but I tried them both and should be good to go...talk about dangerous! AH

Tomorrow I head to Dover to board the Cruise. Hopefully I'll be able to find my parents without to much trouble...but who knows. Could be interesting..I'll have my 3 pieces of luggage yet again! Yuck! Oh well can't wait till they are not being used.

Much love to all...Missing everyone! Don't know when I'll blog next, but will as soon as I can!