So day three started out early with a bus tour of the inner city of London. On the tour we drove past many of the attractions that we had visited the day before but we also saw a few more. The really great thing about going on the bus tour is that we a guide telling us all about the historical facts behind the buildings/areas of the city and also what is happening in various places in the upcoming days/weeks.We rode past sights including The Tower of London, rode over the London Bridge, saw 007's (British Intelligents) building, and took a short stop at St. Paul's Cathedral. While I didn't get the opportunity to go inside (because we only stopped for 10 minutes) I know that it is a place I will visit later on!
Later in the day we then had a "walking" tour with the same guide as before of the area surrounding our flat. We walked through Hyde Park which is right across the street from us and saw Kensington Palace (and it's gardens). The Palace is best known today as the residence of the late Princess Diana, where she called home up until her death. Later on in the tour we walked past the pizza place where she used to take her boys. We also saw the Royal Albert Hall which is dedicated to Queen Victoria's husband and a statue dedicated to him for putting together the world first all inclusive market hosting countries from Africa, Japan and of course the USA.
After a short nap we and my flat mate and I went to Piccadilly Circus and meet up with some of the other students from their school.
Day four started much later than the other days since my arrival because I got to sleep in :). After a good nights sleep I decided to spend the morning in the Park. For the most part I spent my time walking around seeing where things were and not following any "paths" this way I never got "lost". I ended up for a half an hour sitting across from the fountains, pretending to read my book (but in all actuality I mostly people and dog watched). I general the park surprised me. There are vast amounts of green spaces where people sat and ate lunch with their families, let their dogs run free or played a variety of sports.
Once my flat mates woke up they came and found me in the park and we went out to shop/eat.
It's kinnda been a laid back day but it certainly has been great!
Day four started much later than the other days since my arrival because I got to sleep in :). After a good nights sleep I decided to spend the morning in the Park. For the most part I spent my time walking around seeing where things were and not following any "paths" this way I never got "lost". I ended up for a half an hour sitting across from the fountains, pretending to read my book (but in all actuality I mostly people and dog watched). I general the park surprised me. There are vast amounts of green spaces where people sat and ate lunch with their families, let their dogs run free or played a variety of sports.
Once my flat mates woke up they came and found me in the park and we went out to shop/eat.
It's kinnda been a laid back day but it certainly has been great!
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