London, Paris, and Lessons Learned

Well, according to Facebook messages and multiple emails, I have been named the worse blogger ever. And I can't really argue with that as I have not updated in a while. Apologies. But here I am now: blogging! 

A lot has happened since my last post, including adventures in the UK and elsewhere. I have become slightly more savvy with public transportation, using the Tube and buses with more ease...(whether I go in the right direction on these modes of transportation is another story) I have ventured outside of the confines of Kensington and done some pretty cool stuff, like mud larking (walking up and down the shore of the Thames looking for artifacts....I found an engraved pipe from the 1600's). 

In between adventures in London, I had an adventure in Paris as well. While I loved Paris with the river, Notre Dame, and the amazing architecture, I realized that I am rather glad I am living in London. I think it has something to do with the range of things to do in London (or maybe it has something to do with the fact that I don't speak any French)

Well I have loads of pictures to share with you all so I will just put a bunch of these up there...everyone likes books with pictures better anyway, why not the same with blogs?? 

 the river in Paris: PRO-much prettier looking than the Thames CON-but I found no pipes along its shores

 NOTRE DAME: Everyday I was there, I felt the need to go look at it...

 Their eyes follow you...creepy

 Bird Man in front of Notre Dame

 Pensive looking gargoyle...reminded me of a friend

 Climbed all the way up the top of the belltower

 oh yeah, this thing

 Me soaking wet after climbing stairs and catching elevator to the top of Eiffel

 Had to leave my mark on Paris

 Parliament and Big Ben at night

 BBC PROMS! too awesome

 Reason #312 why I love this place

 Buckingham palace gardens

 Hampton Court...gorgeous

 Note to self: no sleeping pills when traveling less than 12 hours

 ICE BAR

 my flat and me

 

ripped off Donna's nice early picture of Notre Dame