Since the week days seem like a complete blur- I usually just go to class and try doing as much possible homework before the weekend while relaxing and stuffing my face with pasta and Italian snacks. They actually have DELICIOUS popcorn and cookies here!
On Thursday I felt a little run down & exhausted. If you know anything about me: that is not a good combination! I woke up the next day with a cold- obviously! This was a typical average everyday sickness in my life so I still packed and got ready for LONDON! I had some nice decongestant medicine on the plane and I was set to go.
Easy jet is a cheap airline that people use in Europe to travel. I can compare it to a type of jet blue with better prices! You are allowed to ONLY take one carry on luggage bag. I thought, how hard could this be? WELL I decided to pack a "bigger purse" and the one carry on. This did not fly (haha) well with the staff of easy jet. The process I had to go through to NOT pay 50 euro and get both bags successfully on the plane took skill and intelligence. When you have a best friend helping that makes things easier. Hannah decided to take my bag with her less noticeable back pack and tell them she was holding it for a friend in the bathroom coming right back. Met her past security and we had one more check point. With confidence and a stern look in my eye to the flight attendant (aka take my bag and I'll throw a fit) IT ALL WORKED! Only thing is, on the way back- I had to check it. THERE WENT THAT PLAN! I learned my lesson and advise anyone who is flying abroad to also, just bring ONE pair of black leggings- no need for three. ALWAYS a smaller bag!
Besides that, I will continue onto my fun London adventures! In London I stayed with my best camp friend Gari (pictured below). She lives in a great part of London near the tube so it was easy to get everywhere! My first afternoon there we went to Harrods. The whole store is such eye candy and I wanted everything from the food to the clothes! If I went abroad there I would be concerned for my parents financial well-being. At night we went to an awesome club with acrobats and dressed up dancers! Such a cool and different scene then in Italy.
The next morning we woke up early and went to Starbucks. HAVING AN ICE COFFEE BIGGER THEN A SHOT AND ONE ICE CUBE MADE MY DAY! We then went to changing of the guards, Buckingham palace, Portobello market and high tea! Portobello market was really awesome. It is best on Saturdays and has everything! The food was super cool and from so many different ethnicities. There was a ton of sampling (score!) and it was nice to try something other then pasta and pizza!
It felt really nce to go to a place that spoke English. It was just easier and a good break for sure! I also enjoyed asian food and frozen yogurt for the first time in a WHILE! I must say though I told the cab drivers "si" and "gratize" multiple times!! They looked pretty confused...
Before we left on Sunday Hannah & I met up with our old camp counselor who lives in London. It was SO cool and nice to see her there. We walked around soho for a little bit and then went back to Victoria station to get to the airport.
This Friday I will be heading to Venice for Italy's version of "Mardi Gras" called carnival. It has been so cold in Europe that some of their canals are frozen though! I didn't even bring a winter jacket and Europe is colder then ever. It is hard to find warmth in this country...seriously!!
I am having the best time and feel so lucky to be able to do everything that I am. My little in our sorority got her very own little today in Boston and that makes me miss school a lot!! Just something that I want to be involved in and am too far away! (when my grand little reads this- you are so lucky to have the greatest pham!) I know that I will be back before I know it though- and I need to take advantage of where I am as much as possible.
Un Sacco di amore,
Ali
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