The thing about London is that:

• the old architecture is amazing
• it’s really, really big
• the underground is complicated
• there are way too many things to do in a week
• you have to look right first then left when crossing – more difficult than you would think
• the London Eye may be the death of me
• the River Thames has incredible views from so many points
• the map lies, it’s really far to walk between places, this is no NYC
• people’s accents are cool
• the service is questionable, hence no tips
• it’s freaking expensive
• it’s pretty awesome on many levels
• there’s tons of really cool neighborhoods
• it’s not all about Kate & William, only a little
• Big Ben, the Tower of London, London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, etc are crazily overwhelming and so amazing
• the food is pretty plain so far
• there are a lot of good parks to run in
• the parks are larger than you originally anticipate and are too dark at night
• the grass is dried up and brown in many areas
• I like using British words like – lift, loo, tube
• I’ve been called ‘mum’ by a lady when asked if we wanted to be seated in the rose garden
• you have to do afternoon tea in multiple locations

Fish & Chips and “The Cod Father” at an English Pub

Ok, so that’s after 2 days here.

Let’s see how many more times I will use the word amazing to describe this place.

Cheerio!