London baby!!

Trip Start Jul 02, 2008
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Friday, July 4, 2008

Arrived safely in London yesterday morning. Flight was uneventful to say the least and I got basically no sleep. Met Matula at the hostel and we set off to explore London. Started in Notting Hill. Cute area, but I imagined Portobello Road to be a busy street market like in the movie Notting Hill. We then walked to Hyde Park where Princess Diana lived for some time. It's a beautiful park with a couple lakes, a "fountain", really just a stream, dedicated to the late princess. Supposedly Central Park was designed based on Hyde Park, it really is a lovely place to hang out, have a picnic, play some football, etc. There was a music festival taking place there in the next couple of days. Jay Z was headlining last night, but for £40 ($80) it was out of our budget. We then decided to go pub hopping. Had a hard time finding a chill spot to have some pints. We started in Soho, but that was more of a nicer cocktail area. Then we walked over to Covent Garden where we definitely felt more at home. Loving the tube! It's so easy to get around the city. And compared to the CTA it is SO clean, haven't seen a rat yet, and a very smooth ride. Today we're going to be tourists and check out the obligatory Westminster area. I'll write again soon. Hope all is well with everyone. Cheers!

Love,
Jen
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suzn2
suzn2 on Jul 4, 2008 at 03:38PM

Good Dai!
While we are going to Independence Day(July 4th) parties today, you are 'celebrating your independence'! Soo proud of you...Travel safe and be happy!

jmariano
jmariano on Jul 6, 2008 at 01:34AM

happy travels!
Hey giggles - so glad to hear you arrived safely. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! And have a pint for me. And fish and chips, too... in newspaper. Can't wait to hear about your newest adventures in far away places - love, Jodi

robertborum
robertborum on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:34PM

I REMEMBER
Jen,

Is great to hear from you, of course tell Matula I said Hi. I visited London last year and your blog brings back great memories. Princess Diana memorial is very peaceful. I was told that all the of material used was top notch. It will be great for you to take the Soul Tour - a tour that highlight Richard Wright and Josephine Baker stay in London. There is also the oldest soul food restaurant there - the food was ok but if the owner is there, he will share great history stories and there are great pictures displayed.

Stay safe. Angel

jbzeller
jbzeller on Jul 7, 2008 at 09:50PM

hey jen
dear jen,
your travel blog is fascinating to read! you inspired me so much that i decided to do it, too. i hope that's ok. two weeks from today i'm leaving for israel. i'm going to live in tel aviv and teach english there. then i'm going to thailand and india to volunteer and travel. maybe i'll see ya somewhere out there! anyway, take care and keep the blogs comin'.
best,
jamie :-)

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