Hey, it's me, Dormouse in jolly ol' England. It's beautiful here. Getting here was absolute murder but now I'm in London and it's all fabulous. I've made friends (*shock*) and we've been wandering around the city as much as we possibly could. And so now, not that you care, I will recount what has happened in the past few days. Sit back, relax, and enjoy pretending you were as cool as me.
Day 1: After traveling 20 hours on planes from Honolulu to Heathrow I stepped off the plane and into the hottest and most uncomfortable airport I think i have ever experienced. It was disgusting. I thought I was melting. My stomach was tied up in absolute knots because I was irrationally terrified that they would not allow me into the country. The immigration officer asked too many questions but he let me in. Then it was a long trek to find the University representative who would lead me to the coach and take me to the school. Made it there in one piece (just in case anyone wasn't certain) and met up with my friend. The first day wasn't particularly eventful. We met a girl from Austria, a guy and a girl from France, and a hipster from Virginia. Everyone went into town to a pub including a bunch of kids from Jersey. They were embarrassing. They fist pumped. We pretended they were from a different country.
Day 2: Another fairly uneventful day. Registered for classes, got my student ID, pretty basic stuff. Went to Asda which is basically British WalMart. Bought Capri-Sun. Was amazed when it tasted better than in the states. Figured out it was because they use sugar here instead of corn syrup. Fun times all around. Then my friend who came to England with me decided she could no longer remain in the country for health reasons and left me. That was upsetting. Incredibly upsetting. I'm actually still upset about it.
Day 3: Now friendless, I wandered about looking for someone to take me in. Found quite a few people actually. Went into Central London with all the other students here. Took far too many photos. Had a blast. Rode the London Eye. The view is absolutely spectacular from way up there. I got some amazing photos of London. Ended up staying in the city with a bunch of other girls to grab dinner. I ended up getting crepes with another girl. They were delicious. I had dessert for dinner because the savory crepes did not appeal to me. Overall it was a very exciting night.
Day 4: Went to Hampstead and Camden with all the other students. Saw Boy George's house in Hampstead. Saw a bunch of houses which were once former residences of famous authors, painters, and other various artists. Hampstead was beautiful. Camden was crazy. It's full of hipsters and amazing shops. I think I died and went to heaven while I was there it was that fantastic. I had some awesome Indian food with two of my other friends. We wandered around the shops and I even bought a pretty little amethyst necklace. It was, simply put, a marvelous afternoon. We got back early and I was so exhausted I managed to get some sleep.
Day 5: Happy fourth! I ended up going to the Freud Museum, Abbey Road, Baker Street, and then back to Camden. It was pretty awesome. I got my photo running across the road and with a giant statue of Sherlock Holmes. It was such an eventful day. There was a little cafe in Hampstead, where we started our morning, and they had the most amazing pain au chocolat I think I have ever had. I want to go back there as soon as possible.
Wandering around London has been fun thus far. Who knows where the days will take me next? Today we're heading over to the Tower of London. It should be a fun time for all involved. Hope everyone else's lives are as amazing as mine is right now. I feel so excited and free and light. It feels good to be able to feel this way. Until next time!
-The Dormouse
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