I’ve never woken up so much in my life as I have during my sleeps here. I finally got to a restful sleep right before my alarm went of this morning. I turned it off and slept until 2pm… OOPS! Determined to not let my day go to waste I hopped onto the underground to Picadilly Circus, something I hadn’t seen yet. Looks like a smaller version of Times Square. Like the two days before, I started walking in any which direction to see where it would lead me. I ended up at the edge of the park where I got my first glimpse of Big Ben. It looked even more beautiful lit up. I started on the same route as day 1 and found myself back in Trafalgar Square. Instead of turning to the right towards Big Ben, I turned to the left and found myself in Leicester Square. The only words that I can think to describe Leicester Square is a carnival and Vegas… Possibly an outdoors Circus Circus?
After walking to see Big Ben in all of its light and glory I hopped onto the tube via Westminster Station to Kentish Town. I was determined to find The Flowerpot. I looked it up on google maps the previous night to see approximately how far I’d have to walk. I had turned around right before I got to it the day before. I walked much farther this time although I had a feeling I’d gone too far. I asked someone waiting at a bus stop if they had a clue where it was, and sure enough I had passed it. I was getting discouraged after retracing my steps. I didn’t understand how I could have passed it when my eyes had been peeled and on the look out. Right when I decided I was going to give up, I looked to the left and TADA! Guess it was meant that I go there I suppose.
We eventually headed back to The Flowerpot and after a bit I had to rush to the tube before it shut down for the night. Taxis are quite expensive and I’d rather save the cost of one for Saturday night. I love the fact that I could say “See you tomorrow” to everyone. Everyone will be attending The Flowerpot NYE Show that I purchased a ticket for a bit ago. A couple of the guys work and live above The Flowerpot, and everyone else I met were close knit friends and regulars of the pub. Instead of goodbye hugs, I got a kiss on the cheek from everyone. Catches me off guard every time.. and I love it!
I have to kick myself for taking so much critical advice from people. Rumors I won’t be following for the remainder of my trip.
1. Don’t take the tube at night by yourself.
- It was no different than taking it during the day. There were plenty of people around.
2. Don’t go to Camden at night, it can be rough.
- I felt safer in Camden than I do in Hollywood.
Jon and Sarah get here tomorrow. I hope to get to spend enough time with them before I head over to HMV Forum for The Flowerpot New Years Party. I don’t see why I wouldn’t though. Maybe they’ll even come with me. Going to bed at 6am really isn't working for me. I'm tired.
Until next time!