Oh, London <3

Sometimes I forget that I'm actually in London. I'll be in class and I'll realize that I'm getting used to my professor's accent and that everyone around me sounds American. And then... I step outside. BAM. Double decker bus, red telephone booth, pounds - not dollars, perfectly tousled men's haircuts, skinny jeans, and those accents.


Its easy to forget what a huge city I'm in when public transportation is just so easy. However, I was reminded yesterday when my usual hour journey to central London took 2 hours due to rail replacement services. Because they're upgrading and always working on the Tube I was forced to take a replacement bus to the next Tube stop. Well, this sounds simple until you realize that the Tube is underground and therefore goes in straight lines where straight lines do not exist above ground. It does get exhausting - all that public transportation- but it is so much better than having to drive every where or walk every where. This city is massive and I'm almost afraid I won't discover it all. I'm trying though. It is also difficult when I'm so tired after classes and all I want to do is go home and sleep.

I'm seeing two plays this week. The first one is Troilus and Cressida at the Globe and the second one is Mother Courage at the National Theatre. I'm pretty darn excited about both of these.

This past weekend I was more involved in the day life of London and I'm hoping this weekend to explore the nightlife. We'll see how it goes :)

I'm already planning for my mid-term break! I'll be going to Scotland for a few days and then Ireland for a few days. Both of which I am so excited for. Scotland for my family and Ireland for more fun!


Cheers!
Kaitlin