Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Piccadilly Circus

Today’s plan is to take the tube to Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square which can rightly be described as the heart and soul of London. Jason feels this is a starting point for me, since its highly traffic area is likely to be entertaining and educational. This will be my opportunity to see the House of Parliament & Big Ben. I don’t really see any other trademark being more symbolic of London that this. I believe this clock tower is the world’s most famous clock and if it’s not the biggest then certainly it must be the loudest. At least this will give me an opportunity to try the interesting cuisine that the locals enjoy as well as shop at the shops of Piccadilly Circus. The goal is to keep myself busy and to learn something at the same time.

Cont. 2pm London time
Showing up at Piccadilly Circus was rather easy from my place. You should have seen me at the terminal asking how this massive transport(the tube) works and trying to tell the guide that no matter how loud, fast, or British he wants to make the explanation I still don’t get it. After a few more points and grunts I was down the stairs headed towards Piccadilly Circus. When I arrived I was pleasantly surprised how fun this place was. Right away I realized I needed to catch a tour because there was just too much to see on foot. The Original Tour company is the tour I choose for only 25£, and for what I got it was worth every penny. Ultimately I was able to get a tour by a live guide of all the major tours in around a two hour time span. I covered all the major places to visit around the city and after lunch will continue on a few more sites. To name a few of the sites I have seen so far in detail would be too time consuming this time around so I will give a short list:


• Trafalgar Square












• Phiccadilly Square

















  • Big Ben



• London Bridge

















• Hyde Park

• Wellington museum

• Buckingham Palace

• Westminster Abby

• The Tower of London

• Sherlock Holmes Pub

And many other places. I am now on my way to try out the Museum Tour of which I will likely spend the rest of my day at the British Museum since one of my bff’s Tronicia suggested it was a “must see”. You all are just getting to work and I am ending my evening with a tour- THE BLUE LINE! (4:30pm London time)http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1572271809&v=wall&story_fbid=131842236852783&ref=notif#!/album.php?aid=2057609&id=1572271809
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5 comments:

  1. Christa SearcyJuly 13, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Hey sis! I am so glad you made it safe and sound. The trip sounds so interesting so far and I can only imagine how intimadating it must have been to be in a different place and not even know where to get something to eat and no one to ask! I am glad you are ok and making the most of the trip. This blog stuff is really neat its like reading a book, you make it so detailed. We(I) am/are doing better. I'm not sure if I should give you a lot of details about whats been going on since the last time we talked since I'm not sure how all this works. Mom came to spend the night with me last night and I took her home early this morning to make sure she was able to meet her trainer. Veronica spent the night to watch the house and Jordin is staying out of trouble. We love you both very much and I can't wait to see your next posting!!!!!!!!!

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  2. JazzyJuly 13, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Hey auntie its jazzy ,as you already knew, but I just wanted to say hi and wanted to know of the next time u saw jason if u could text me. Although righ now im not much in a writing/typing mood, because O just sat here n had to watch my mom read your entire blog n write her comment, so I'll talk to you guys later. luv ya!!!!!!!

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  3. UnknownJuly 13, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    love you both!

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  4. femmeseayJuly 14, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    So glad you got to post a few pix! Aidan will enjoy the one of Big Ben especially. I'll share it with him in the morn. Keep us posted & be safe! Glad you are seeing & doing a lot!

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  5. UnknownJuly 16, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Oh so glad Aiden will get to see Big Ben. We are having fun!. thx

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