Dad and I left Dublin early to catch the ferry. We originally thought it was going to be SUPER expensive to take the ferry and then all the trains into London (about 5 train changes). But for everything it was just 44E Per person. We couldn't believe it. The ferry was SO NICE, and pretty quick. We got to wales in about two hours. Now, considering we were in a new country, dad and i were prepared for customs. The Republic of Ireland is not part of the UK...but...nope, nothing we just waltzed right in and onto the train. And thus began our epic train journey across the Uk.
Wales was gorgeous, i didn't get it in time, but while we were flying across the country side we saw a golf course covered in sheep. Seriously, people were playing and there were sheep scattered across the fairway. It was great.
All the train rides were beautiful. It was a VERY long trip: left dublin Radisson at 7:15AM and arrived in London at 7PM. But it was totally worth it. On our last train we sat with this lovely couple and just had a wonderful chat until we reached london. It was really interesting hearing the British prospective on all different topics from the recession to 911 to American Idol (The x Factor)...Even sports and such. It was so great, and wonderful way to end our travels. But it was a heavenly feeling finally arriving at the hotel. I barely got a glimpse of london traveling through the taxi, but what i did see was glorious. Although i was a bit exhausted and really just wanted a place to rest for a bit.
The hotel room is silly. I couldn't believe it when i walked in. We have a staircase for pete's sake.
It's crazy. But awesome. We had dinner at the hotel and just lounged for the rest of the evening. I must admit was a little overwhelming at first, but really having two days of getting used to everything has been very helpful.
Sunday we spent most of the day walking around, seeing where LDA was and where I'm living. See the neighbourhoods and such. Everything is lovely, and even though i couldn't get into my flat yet...it looks great and the surrounding area is fantastic!
Apprently, this is home.
Moving in tomorrow, which is exciting...i'll finally get to meet everyone :D
The best part of sunday (yesterday) was going to the Globe. We took the tube, which is SUPER EASY. It's amazing. The T here is very clean, and simple to figure out where to go. And an all day pass is only 5.60 pounds. It's great. But anyway, we took the tube and walked across the millennium bridge...which was gorgeous and we had such a great view!
(View from Bridge)
(The actual Bridge)
(1000pts to anyone who recognizes this bridge from a recent film...)
And then we got to the Globe to see Troilus and Cressida. I cannot explain to you how brilliant it was. It was so so good. I loved it. Ulysses and Troilus were SO good. Cressida...got better by the third and fourth acts, where things got very emotional for her, but i didn't really agree with choices she made in the first acts but OH WELL. It was still so beautiful. The show was so creative, and the globe is...amazing. It's hard to describe the feeling seeing a show at the globe, but it really was perfect. And i loved the show. I've never really read it and seeing was so wonderful...i honestly think it might be my new favorite. It was brilliant.
So far this has been my favorite adventure. :D
We got out a little late, and i was starving...so i popped into the nearest burger king and snagged some chicken fingers ;)
Another wonderfulful moment was while we were hopping T's i ran by and saw an old Spring Awakening poster, which of COURSE i had to get a picture of. It made me think maybe for a moment it was still showing...even though i know its not :P
Cheers!
--T
PANDARUS: Is this the generation of love?
ps. DJ wins 1000pts. :D And bragging rights!
um DUH! the Millenium Bridge is from HP6!
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