/ 2:13 AM

[Eurotrip- England] Travel log, Day 3 with day 2 in summation
Song of the moment: Slide - Goo Goo Dolls

Greetings from Mother Land, dearest pals. It's been an amazing day out today. Started around midday as I made my way to Baker Street in hopes to catch the Swedish embassy at Montagu Place while it was still open, but the embassy has a queer opening hour. Of course. Swedish embassy. Who'd forget that. Jeez.

(This entry is typed in a lazy mood, thus bear with any possible grammatical errors and such)

After being disappointed at the unavailability of embassy staff to serve me, I walked down Marylebone Road. Busy street there. With loads of tour bus passing and tourists making bargains with the staffs. It started drizzling as I was walking, yet I decided to just walk down the street, with no map in hands mind you. Just going wherever these 2 feet feels like it. To a certain extent, this kind of travel habit is rather invigorating I daresay, when you are not bound to a rigid plan and go with the flow. I feel like I have adopted this habit much that I have shaken myself off my old rigid self.

And so I took a rest at Starbucks (of course, that one addiction I can never give up), sipping my Hazelnut Hot Chocolate away, people watching as I spot young professionals in their black-and-white, phones or Blackberry in hand, looking exceptionally crisp in their business-like manner.

The sun was out a few minutes after, and I decided to keep on walking, this time managing a map I successfully took from a tourist stand. Found my way to the bus stop which took me to King's Cross station. It was an impulsive bus ride, by the way, since I was actually planning to take a bus towards Westminster only to find a bus service 390 which goes towards King's Cross. Wasn't exceptionally spectacular as I might have seen it in Harry Potter, they probably filmed it somewhere else. Who knows.

After which, I caught the bus and dropped off at Bloomsbury, where I walked towards Soho. Soho is really amazing and beautiful. Probably the richest cultural hub in all of London. Loved it. Imagine streets filled with West End theatres and book stores. I walked into a few and managed myself a book from Foyles, just to accompany me when I feel for a read.

From Soho to Trafalgar, and I continued walking. When I saw crowd sitting around an extensive fountain and a monumental building, I knew I was in the middle of Trafalgar Square. I sat down by the fountain for a rest, people watching again, as the National Gallery dominated the background. It was breathtaking.

By late afternoon, I found my way to Westminster area. I found myself walking through the massive entrance into St. James Park, which is spectacular. The park is an excellent place for a day out sunbathing when the sun is out, of course. Walked towards Buckingham Palace, bought a sandwich for myself and then fed pigeons, remembering our little pigeon jokes back in Jonkoping. Good times.

Walked towards River Thames, and saw the Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. Had an adventure as I was trying to look for the toilet in the Westminster Underground Station when I realised I entered the wrong toilet. Can't blame a girl who has been living in a land of equality for 6 months now can you?

The London Eye did catch my eye for a while, as I mused how Singapore Flyer does replicate this modern-piece of art-architecture.

By the time, I realised I had to head down to Piccadilly to meet up with Aini for dinner with her gang.

Piccadilly is pretty fabulous too. Shopped a little and committed a sin in the form of purchasing a shoe. Again. I couldn't help it there was a sale!!! Okay but it's a necessitty so I guess, I can be excused? Haha.

Aini found me by the Eros statue fountain. That is right, a little cupid fountain, perfect for a scene of lost-and-found love or something like that. I did imagine it for a while as I sat along the steps waiting for my companion, scribbling my thoughts away. Ah...London, too many possiblities.

Met up with Aini and gang, had an awesome dinner at a rather American diner. Chatted and socialised more for hours, and then headed back when it was late.

Aini's been an amazing host. Omg she fed me with her roti jala yesterday I can't be anymore grateful.

Anyhoos, yesterday she also brought me to Greenwich and yes I did the cliche tourist thing of stepping on both sides of the GMT line and took a picture. Loved it!

London's been amazing so far. Too bad I am leaving tomorrow for Liverpool. But hey! Liverpool baby, here I come.

But before that, more London adventures from me tomorrow! Till then, kisses from me!

Love,
Syida

/ 2:13 AM

[Eurotrip- England] Travel log, Day 3 with day 2 in summation
Song of the moment: Slide - Goo Goo Dolls

Greetings from Mother Land, dearest pals. It's been an amazing day out today. Started around midday as I made my way to Baker Street in hopes to catch the Swedish embassy at Montagu Place while it was still open, but the embassy has a queer opening hour. Of course. Swedish embassy. Who'd forget that. Jeez.

(This entry is typed in a lazy mood, thus bear with any possible grammatical errors and such)

After being disappointed at the unavailability of embassy staff to serve me, I walked down Marylebone Road. Busy street there. With loads of tour bus passing and tourists making bargains with the staffs. It started drizzling as I was walking, yet I decided to just walk down the street, with no map in hands mind you. Just going wherever these 2 feet feels like it. To a certain extent, this kind of travel habit is rather invigorating I daresay, when you are not bound to a rigid plan and go with the flow. I feel like I have adopted this habit much that I have shaken myself off my old rigid self.

And so I took a rest at Starbucks (of course, that one addiction I can never give up), sipping my Hazelnut Hot Chocolate away, people watching as I spot young professionals in their black-and-white, phones or Blackberry in hand, looking exceptionally crisp in their business-like manner.

The sun was out a few minutes after, and I decided to keep on walking, this time managing a map I successfully took from a tourist stand. Found my way to the bus stop which took me to King's Cross station. It was an impulsive bus ride, by the way, since I was actually planning to take a bus towards Westminster only to find a bus service 390 which goes towards King's Cross. Wasn't exceptionally spectacular as I might have seen it in Harry Potter, they probably filmed it somewhere else. Who knows.

After which, I caught the bus and dropped off at Bloomsbury, where I walked towards Soho. Soho is really amazing and beautiful. Probably the richest cultural hub in all of London. Loved it. Imagine streets filled with West End theatres and book stores. I walked into a few and managed myself a book from Foyles, just to accompany me when I feel for a read.

From Soho to Trafalgar, and I continued walking. When I saw crowd sitting around an extensive fountain and a monumental building, I knew I was in the middle of Trafalgar Square. I sat down by the fountain for a rest, people watching again, as the National Gallery dominated the background. It was breathtaking.

By late afternoon, I found my way to Westminster area. I found myself walking through the massive entrance into St. James Park, which is spectacular. The park is an excellent place for a day out sunbathing when the sun is out, of course. Walked towards Buckingham Palace, bought a sandwich for myself and then fed pigeons, remembering our little pigeon jokes back in Jonkoping. Good times.

Walked towards River Thames, and saw the Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. Had an adventure as I was trying to look for the toilet in the Westminster Underground Station when I realised I entered the wrong toilet. Can't blame a girl who has been living in a land of equality for 6 months now can you?

The London Eye did catch my eye for a while, as I mused how Singapore Flyer does replicate this modern-piece of art-architecture.

By the time, I realised I had to head down to Piccadilly to meet up with Aini for dinner with her gang.

Piccadilly is pretty fabulous too. Shopped a little and committed a sin in the form of purchasing a shoe. Again. I couldn't help it there was a sale!!! Okay but it's a necessitty so I guess, I can be excused? Haha.

Aini found me by the Eros statue fountain. That is right, a little cupid fountain, perfect for a scene of lost-and-found love or something like that. I did imagine it for a while as I sat along the steps waiting for my companion, scribbling my thoughts away. Ah...London, too many possiblities.

Met up with Aini and gang, had an awesome dinner at a rather American diner. Chatted and socialised more for hours, and then headed back when it was late.

Aini's been an amazing host. Omg she fed me with her roti jala yesterday I can't be anymore grateful.

Anyhoos, yesterday she also brought me to Greenwich and yes I did the cliche tourist thing of stepping on both sides of the GMT line and took a picture. Loved it!

London's been amazing so far. Too bad I am leaving tomorrow for Liverpool. But hey! Liverpool baby, here I come.

But before that, more London adventures from me tomorrow! Till then, kisses from me!

Love,
Syida