Sunday Adventures in London

On Sunday the International Student Support team as part of our Orientation week set up a trip to London. We just had to make sure it get a ticket early enough on the shuttle there. We left around 10am from Hertfordshire and got into London a little before 11am. It was so great to be able to go visit the city again. We even drove in by the Hotel I stayed in the first night I was in London 4 years ago!! The day was full of touring and walking! I was so exhausted when we got back!

To start off the student guides had a tour for us, which consisted of walking by Big Ben, Downing Street where the Prime Minister lives, through St. James Park into Buchingham palace!! Where the roads were closed off because the Queen was in the Palace. As we were coming from Buchingham Palace a huge Parade of people in period costumes were walking down the lane towards the palace! they had drums and muskets and all. I got loads of pictures and video of them. After leaving there the took us through Trafalgar Square, where our guided tour ended.

My new friends and I ventured out into london together. We first made a stop for sandwiches, which we ate outside the National Gallery. Once we were finished we entered the Gallery and spent about 2 hours browsing the many works of art. After the gallery we walked to Piccadilly Circus-London's Time Square- and walked around there and into Chinatown. It was getting closer to when we had to leave so we ventured towards our meeting point....stopping at Westminster Abbey to get pictures. However the inside was closed so we only got the see the gift shop.

It was a great day in London. 5 hours in the city goes by quickly. Hopefully I'll get many more trips there.

Cheers....

Getting over Jet Lag

So It's taken a few days...but I think I'm somewhat over jet lag. I'm still getting tired at like 9:00 but it's still gotten a lot better. I'm still having to use the computer in the Library, but that situaton is getting fixed. I've been having a hard time figuring out what to eat. The food is quite a bit different from the U.S. and a lot more expensive. However after this week I think it will be easier to get to the super market and fix my meals. The orientation program has had us so busy every hour. Or in the evenings with social events, Like this evenings outing to Luton for bowling! That was pretty interesting and fun. Then I went to dinner with some new friends and had another hearty meal.

Tomorrow I register for Classes and become an official University of Hertfordshire Student with my own Student ID. I have not idea what to expect from the classes...I just hope they will be interesting. They've scheduled 2 more outings this weekend. One on Saturday to the nearest City called St. Albans...where we ate last night, but get more time there. And and on Sunday we're going into London. I'm pretty excited to visit it again. We only get 6 hours this time...but I'm sure i'll get back there again while I'm here.

Cheers...

Now in England

Sorry this post isn't here sooner. Since getting here there have been a few glitches with communication. First I couldn't figure out how to switch to global capabilities on my phone...but then did..and now my computer isn't working and will have to get that solved.

Besides those the flight went well..it seemed to take forever. Once I got into heathrow I was able to meet up with the group. It's been a full couple of days. I'm on information overload! They've had some fun events for us so far..and will have more later in the week. The campus is very neat. So far I like my room, however cooking might present more of a problem than I thought. Continued prayers are definitely needed as I transition into life in the UK these next 5 months.

One Week Left

I can't believe I have one week left before I leave for England. It will be such an great adventure and it is really happening! Slowly but surely I am getting together the things I need to get for my trip. Just last week I was able to get several guide books for Great Britian, London, and Ireland. The guide books have been very helpful and have allowed me to find different places I want to visit. Before I leave for England I celebrate my birthday on January 13th. I'm going to be 21! I can't believe it. I'm so glad I get to spend my birthday with my parent's this year. God is leading me to wonderful things and I can't wait to partake in them.
I fly out January 17th in the evening and will arrive in England at London Heathrow Airport the morning of the 18th. I'm so glad that the University of Hertfordshire is picking up the international students at the airport. It would be terrible to get in the country and then have to find my way to the university. Signing off for now! More posts on my adventures once I'm in country.