Day 2: Loving London

6 pm:
England!! Arrived in London around noon after the longest flight. I luckily slept through the entire journey once we finally got into the air (after the in-flight meal of course). Why would I want to miss spicy rice chicken and two-bite brownies? I actually don't mind airplane food, at least they feed us. By the time i got out of the airport and took the train into town it was around 2 pm so I checked into my room. Hostels in London are kindy old and dingy but London itself is old and dingy so it's fitting. The weather is gorgeous right now (so very unlike London). I think everyone in the city is outside. My hostel was in Westminister so I decided to stick around that area, especially since I saw so much of the other parts of London last year. Went to St. James' park and explored the Palace area. As far as palaces go, Buckingham isn't so impressive but it still beats where I live so I can't really diss it. The park is awesome. It's nice to see a green side of London since the rest of the place is so industrial. Headed over to Picadilly Circus and Soho. It was absolutely packed. Good weather equals hordes of tourists and locals flooding the streets. I proceeded to try and do some shopping but apparently I don't fit into anything. London must be the capital of the men's skinny jean because I can't find a single pair of jeans that fit my apparently fat ass. Spent the rest of the afternoon exploring downtown and searching for my idol, Amy Winehouse but had no luck. That would seriously be amazing if I found her and we went out for a bottle or two (or three) of wine. London is definitely one of my favourite cities though. Each neighbourhood is just so different and has so much to offer. And somewhere Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is waiting for me. I firmly believe that my invitation was lost in the mail when I turned 11. Damn owl. Also, the people in London just seem so much cooler than the rest of us. Maybe its their quirky fashion or or their hipster attitude but I can't explain it. I have to say that listening to little children speak with a British accent is amazing!! I kept waiting to hear "Charlie bit my finger" but my ears weren't rewarded such a treat. Speaking of treats, I'm off to find some dinner. Perhaps some bangers and mash?