London

Whew! My first day of traveling is done. I am so glad I started this journey in an English speaking and written language. It was hard enough just to get acclimated to my new surroundings, I can't imagine what it would have been like if I had to juggle a new language as well. I found myself relying on being able to read the signs to get to where I needed to go. Even with that, I got lost. :-)

I sure did a lot of walking today, and it wasn't even a full sightseeing day. I know eventually I will get used to the weight of my pack, but for now, it is still heavy.

The weather in London was just how I thought it would be, cloudy and a bit breezy, typical London weather. With all the walking I was doing, it didn't take me long to warm up.

I got into Heathrow about 10 this morning. After going through customs, one stamp down, and situatung the pack, I was off about 11am. I took the tube into town and got turned around after coming back above ground. I finally got my bearings, then it was off to reserve my ticket on the Eurostar going through The Chunnel to Belgium (one of the modern wonders of the world down)


Now I am sitting in the train station awaiting my train to Bruge. I know, really quick trip through London, but I know I can always come back. London is one of those cities that you can visit anytime of year. So off to Belgium it is. I know a lot of people speak English there, but it is the signs I am worried about. Maybe it is time to break out the charades.

Cheers!