Blogs from Bayswater, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 4

My day May 21, 2009- Thursday So Thursday didn’t go exactly as I had originally planned. I had wanted to go see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace with a “London walks” group. Remember, I had those 3 free walks I could do since I bought the Original Tour Bus pass. However, I didn’t get everything ready/done in time. Not only did I have to get ready, I had to check online to see where the London walks group would meet. I didn’t figure I’d have enough time to walk to McDonald’s to check online, so I was going to use the computers at the hostel. Well, they said the internet wasn’t working at that time, so I realized that I wouldn’t be able to go. So I went to McDonald’s after all and ... read more

Greetings from one of the worlds great cities, London. Once again, London is only a stepping stone to our adventure and we will only be here for 3 days before journeying on. One of these times we'll have to 'do London' instead of just passing through. But how do you just 'do London'? It's such a great city with history, sights, traditions, arts, museums, monuments, and could one ever 'do London' in just one trip ? Although London is only a stepping stone the adventure of getting here started about August 28 when Zoom Airlines ceased operations. We were another couple of the thousands of persons left stranded in airports or without a flight and Zoom having already spent our money for a flight we had booked on line and already paid for with a credit ... read more

Came up from Brighton today on the train. Beautiful day - weather is picking up a bit. Deb and Dom arrived yesterday and met me on the Brighton Pier. They are so brown from their week in Croatia. They loved it - may have to add that to my "to do list" , along with Tunisia. Have met a lot of people who have been there and had a great time. We wandered around Brighton before going back to the pub where we stayed and had a rest before going to the 40th birthday party we were here for. Good night - 60's theme so lots of dancing and boozing. Left Brighton at 12 and headed to London. Booked in to Hotel and have just wandered around Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace. Grounds of the garden ... read more

Hi again. Well, I'm a bit dissappointed people, I have just checked out how many of you have been following my travels, it's gone done a fair bit from the start, have you all gotten bored with my travels or something??? Anyway, for those who want to read it, here is the next blog. London. It's big!!! lol. Well, in the last few days I have visited Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral(where Prince Charlie and Princess Diana got married) been on the London Eye, been to see the changing of the guard twice (I still think Stockholm's changing was the best) have seen 2 shows, The Lion King (yes aunty Roxy, I have finally seen it) and tonight I went and saw the 'High School Musical' Musical, I'm hoping to see the Grease one ... read more

We spent the last evening in Paris wandering along the Seine and watching the firework display by the Eiffel Tower. On the last day we travelled from Paris to Heathrow airport, spending an hour relaxing in a beautiful park in London enjoying brilliant sunshine. Then it was off to the airport for an easy check-in and the flight back to Hong Kong. All students behave perfectly on the trip and I really hope everyone had a good time. Students, please add your comments and reflections about the trip. It will be good to know what you thought of it. To help you remember, these were some of the highlights: Walking to Tower Bridge Buskers at Southbank/London Eye The Carnival in London The Italian Meal and singing at Bella Italia The Lion King High School Musical Shopping ... read more