Page 3 of Preeti Sam Travel Blog Posts


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Preeti Sam
August 8th 2007

Today started off very interesting. I boarded the train heading to downtown and 5 minutes later it was stopped dead on the tracks in the middle of no where! At first, the Londoners acted like this was the norm, so I followed suit. After some time had past, they started to get irritated. There was finally a PA explaining that there was a problem at the central station and the trains were going to be backed up. Soon enough we were on our way and it was like nothing happened. When I got off at the central station and boarded my next train there was a PA apologizing the the delays...it stated..."We apologize for the delay, due to body on the tracks." Pretty scary stuff! Just remember, when traveling by train, when they say stand behind ... read more



A day on the tube

Published: August 7th 2007Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » Ilford
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Preeti Sam
August 7th 2007

Hiya! You alright? It's quite nice here, but I heard it's bloody hot in Texas. Yesterday I toured the city and it was the dogs bollocks! After all that walking around, I was buggered! I thought I'd be cheeky and brag on about all the new slang I've learned...but now I'll write so you can understand me. =) I purchased an all-day pass for the London Underground, referred to by the locals as The Tube. I got off at the Westminster station and walked along the River Thames. Located around the Thames in Westminster are the Houses of Lords, Commons and Parliament. As well as Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Victoria Tower and Big Ben. Not too far of a walk is Trafalgar Square which houses art galleries such as the National Gallery. Hope you enjoy ... read more



Places I've Visited

Published: August 10th 2007North America » United States
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August 1st 2007

Visited Countries Map Visited US States Map http://www.travelblog.org/gmaps/map_4FQ.html ... read more






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