That is right all! I finally made it to England....and what a trip it was. After a good visit with my parents in North Carolina, I flew out of Charlotte on Sunday. (Good tip....don't bring too much luggage...I had 4 bags and must have carried them further than I thought possible.)
Any ways.. after one really long flight into Munich...which was pretty cool...and then a short hop to Heathrow, I made it through with no scratches and only a slightly embarrassed look (I didn't fill out a quick form at Customs).
After about 2 hours of hauling bags, jumping trains, and looking lost, I made it to Southend-on-sea (which for all of you who don't know is the biggest tourist trap here!) It is a fun place with the world's longest pier and a great amusment park.
I have to admit, getting used to prices is hard because I spend all of my time thinking about how much I am getting ripped off in US Dollars. It happens when I am trying to plan out my day.
So, I am staying in a bed and breakfast and they weren't kidding when they told me that in Europe, things are smaller. For example, my bathroom doesn't have a shower stall, just a hole in the floor.
Other than that, things are going well. It is pleasent here and I was obviously able to find internet to work from. I will be going to meet with people from the school soon, so more to come. I will post up pictures by this weekend and some more information.
I expect I will have more to talk about later on, but for right now, that is about all I can handle.
Take care all and I will be chatting later
3 comments:
Yeah Tommy! I can't believe you're there! I'm so proud of you (sorry if that sounds condescending, but I'm your sister I can say things like that!). We are sooo excited for you and can't wait to hear about all of your adventures. Love you and are praying for you!!!!
-Your little blister
Glad to hear you made it across the pond, Tom!
Seeing how you're fresh to London, maybe its time you get savvy to some of the slang you're bound to encounter in the classroom, yeah? It may not be another language, but it's close enough!! Okay - lets test you on the following:
Yo ones bruvvy - check manz, yeah! Bore tru and teach bare baggamanz goons & goonettes, and 5-0 the breddin & katting, hear? Spit some science bars and dont worry bout this breezin cause its all bless, get me? Nang. ;)
Decryptor ---> http://timwoods.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=97/
Haha! Glad you're safe and seckle! =)
Glad to hear you are there and are safe. Please sent pictures (unlike you little blister who sends none) :(
Looking forward to hearing more on the great adventure.
Lisa misses you....love lisa
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