Bright Lights in Life: London | Home Away From Home

After going on a school trip to London (and the first time being there) I fell in love with the city. So when my parents asked me where I would want to go, my answer was simple... My brother had never been there, so tickets were booked! And last Thursday was thé day! We woke up at 6 AM, and went to the airport. We landed at Heathrow Airport, picking up our tickets for the trains right after landing. (Just hand-luggage because it was only a four day trip). This turned out to be quite the task, we were being send everywhere and nobody was able to help us :( Eventually, we got the tickets and took the train to our hotel. We were staying at Lancaster Gate hotel, which is in between two underground stations and 100 meters away from Hyde park.

On the first day we saw the Crown Jewels at London Tower and paid a visit to the St. Pauls Cathedral (we went back to go inside on the third day since it was already closed on the first day)
We had dinner in the hotel's restaurant, because we were all worn out from the flight.

On the second day, a ride on the London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey Church (which is DEFINITELY worth looking inside if you can!!!) and Buckingham Palace were planned. (It's all in one line, so we were on our feet all day). When we arrived at Buckingham Palace there was a lot of press and police (because the Duke had checked in at the hospital), but it was really quite besides them. (Last year was a few weeks before the Jubilee concert, so it was way to crowded to see anything). As for dinner, my very first, very special and very delicious, NANDO'S.

On the third day, a morning walk in Hyde Park and shopping!!! After strolling trough Hyde Park, we went back to St. Pauls before taking the train to Tottenham Courd Road station to start the shopping activity. And the activity it was, me and my mum did a non-stop trip for five hours with the occasional fittings! With soar feet and close to empty wallets, dinner at Covent Garden was a good way to end the day. (Clothing hauls should be up later today!)

On our last day ( :'( ) we went to Madame Tussaud's. It is really amazing to see all these figures up close and be able to see little details (without being categorized as creepy). We had lunch in a local pub, picked up our luggage at the hotel and went to the airport. After traveling most of the day, I was really happy to be home again, but sad that I had to leave London.

I posted some pictures from the trip below! Enjoy!!