London Calling

We are here in London now. After a very long flight with way too many delays, we arrived yesterday at 10:00am London time. That is 2:00am PST for those of you keeping track. TIRED does not begin to describe how we all felt by the time we got to the hostel. Our baggage situation is completely nuts since we are not just here for a vacation, but to move. 5 people (2 adults, 2 teens, 1 child) 7 large bags, 5 carry-ons, guitar, bike, various backpacks and purses = torturous ride on the Underground from the airport to our hostel. The bombings on 7/7 left the line that we need to get to where we are staying closed. That meant transfering out of the way and then taking a taxi the rest of the way. I suppose we could have taken a bus but honestly I don't think our stuff would have fit through the door. We decided to bite it and spent the ££ (oh - my first use of the £ sign!) and get the taxi. Or taxis. It took two for all of us and they were packed solid with our crap. We really need to travel lighter.

Today was just doing tourist things. We have business to take care of tomorrow but decided today was a leisure day. Personally, I am looking forward to visiting the corner pub for a beer later. Priorities being what they are and all.

posted by Unknown at 6:23 pm