Currently listening to: “American Boy” by Estelle (ft. Kanye West)
After a quick trip (I say not at all sarcastically) I have finally arrived in London! This city is like no other I have ever experienced. It’s what I imagine New York to be like… if New York had nicer people and less trash. Though I have not been here very long, I’ve already had so many new experiences: first time eating local food, seeing a West End show, and (most importantly for this assignment) riding the tube.
Before this, my closest experience to taking the tube was riding in the UARK shuttle from the Union to Lot 56, so I was really nervous. Surprisingly, it was not very difficult. Quick tip for readers who have never taken the tube though: move as fast as possible, or you will be left. I am extremely directionally challenged, so I have no intention of going in there alone, but the experience is great (as long as someone else can tell me when to get on and off). Plus, especially after my walking tour, I have really come to love the tube, since I’ve only been here for one entire day and I’ve already walked about 18 miles.
So far, my favorite experience was Les Miserables. We took the tube to Piccadilly Circus (and did not get lost yayyy). It was the most incredible show I have ever seen, to be fair I have not seen many. However, I have seen the movie, and seeing it live made me emotional in a way that I did not expect. By the end of the show, I was fully in tears with makeup running down my face. It was such an amazing way to end my first full day! I can’t wait for what tomorrow brings!
Enjoy some pictures!!!
Theatre in London U of A 