21 days later, here I am. About to leave for the airport back to the other side of the Atlantic. The beginning of this journey seems like so far ago...so much happened!
-3 countries
-6 train rides
-7 cities
-7 hostels
-2 hotels
-about 100 metro trips
-a few bus trips
-friends made spanning 4 countries
-lots of walking
-and many horrible beds and sleepless nights
- cost: $_,___.00 (I dont even know)
...time of my life!
Everyone needs to travel more. I already know where I want to go next. Who's coming?
THE END
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
London Day 4
All I have to say about today is that I spent as much time in the London zoo as I did in the Louvre.
It's amazing.
-V
It's amazing.
-V
Monday, August 3, 2009
London Day 3
Apparently I must have saved a boat-full of drowning orfan children in my past life for having the blessing of sunshine two days IN A ROW!
Today was as beautiful of a day as the ones I had in Barcelona, almost. After walking picadilly and oxford circus, I had a very yummy lunch at this place called EAT. How perfect. London has, by far, the best quality fast food. They have these gourmet sandwhich shops that are amazing. Everything is affordable (for London standards) and delicious. I got a hummus-veggie sandwhich and a cup of pumpkin soup for about 9 pounds. That is about 16 USD...which is cheap around here).
Afterwards I went to an impressionist museum that over looked the Thames river. I cant remember what it was called right now but I will put the caption in the picture. Speaking of pictures...I must correct myself. Earlier I posted I had about 300 pictures. Well, I miscounted. I am close to 700....yeah. Anyways...I attempted to go to the London eye but...20 pounds!?!?! no sorry...thats like almost 40 USD, and I hate ferris wheels. I just went to take some pictures of Abbey road for my dad and now I am exhausted.
I gotta check out tomorrow at 10am and then I am going to the zoo!! This zoo, apparently, is really good. Which adds to the fact it is really close to the hostel which I am leaving my bags at since my flight only leaves at 9pm.
I am off to pack! I will have a wrap-up tomorrow.#
-V
Today was as beautiful of a day as the ones I had in Barcelona, almost. After walking picadilly and oxford circus, I had a very yummy lunch at this place called EAT. How perfect. London has, by far, the best quality fast food. They have these gourmet sandwhich shops that are amazing. Everything is affordable (for London standards) and delicious. I got a hummus-veggie sandwhich and a cup of pumpkin soup for about 9 pounds. That is about 16 USD...which is cheap around here).
Afterwards I went to an impressionist museum that over looked the Thames river. I cant remember what it was called right now but I will put the caption in the picture. Speaking of pictures...I must correct myself. Earlier I posted I had about 300 pictures. Well, I miscounted. I am close to 700....yeah. Anyways...I attempted to go to the London eye but...20 pounds!?!?! no sorry...thats like almost 40 USD, and I hate ferris wheels. I just went to take some pictures of Abbey road for my dad and now I am exhausted.
I gotta check out tomorrow at 10am and then I am going to the zoo!! This zoo, apparently, is really good. Which adds to the fact it is really close to the hostel which I am leaving my bags at since my flight only leaves at 9pm.
I am off to pack! I will have a wrap-up tomorrow.#
-V
Sunday, August 2, 2009
London Day 2
So it is actually sunny today. yay!
I started the day going to meet this free walking tour group but got lost and was late so...I did a walking tour by myself! I saw Hyde Park, Bukingham, Big Ben, adn tower bridge. I went up the bridge...it was cool. They gave you history of the bridge and stuff.
I am going to try to see the stonehenge tomorrow...if I feel like paying for it.
I am off to buy myself a birthday gift right now :)
-V
I started the day going to meet this free walking tour group but got lost and was late so...I did a walking tour by myself! I saw Hyde Park, Bukingham, Big Ben, adn tower bridge. I went up the bridge...it was cool. They gave you history of the bridge and stuff.
I am going to try to see the stonehenge tomorrow...if I feel like paying for it.
I am off to buy myself a birthday gift right now :)
-V
Saturday, August 1, 2009
London Day 1
Ive had one song stuck in my head since I got to London: Yellowcard-Grey.
What a change...I went from 98 degrees in Barcelona to about 65 here with grey skies. Anyways...I just got here so that is all I have to say for now. This hostel is amazing and I wish I could post a picture of it. Oh well, I am back wednesday so...call me up to see all the pictures (all 300 of them).
Speaking of phones, I am off to the Apple store to try to fix mine. Wish me luck. Will update again later.
-V
What a change...I went from 98 degrees in Barcelona to about 65 here with grey skies. Anyways...I just got here so that is all I have to say for now. This hostel is amazing and I wish I could post a picture of it. Oh well, I am back wednesday so...call me up to see all the pictures (all 300 of them).
Speaking of phones, I am off to the Apple store to try to fix mine. Wish me luck. Will update again later.
-V
Friday, July 31, 2009
Paris
So I arrived in Paris wednesday and my phone decided to break. that is why i have not updated since forever ago.
anyways...onto the cool stuff. Paris is beautiful. This place looks just like the movies...especially at night. The tower took my breath away...the Louvre is as huge as it is beautiful...the palace at Versailles is the most grandeous/luxurious thing I have ever seen....the croissants are delicious...everything is great.
Tomorrow I head to london...I will do my best to update.
-V
anyways...onto the cool stuff. Paris is beautiful. This place looks just like the movies...especially at night. The tower took my breath away...the Louvre is as huge as it is beautiful...the palace at Versailles is the most grandeous/luxurious thing I have ever seen....the croissants are delicious...everything is great.
Tomorrow I head to london...I will do my best to update.
-V
Monday, July 27, 2009
Barcelona day 7
It seems I have been in this city forever. But now that I only have some hours left in it, I know I'll miss it. It's one of those bittersweet large cities experiences. I got to know this place pretty well and I know I could definitely live here.
Today I finally visited parc guell. It is a park designed by the famous GaudÃ. It sits on the top of this mountain and overlooks the whole city. It's quite a place. It has random things built all over it's huge area (including the longest bench in the world). After that I did some shopping and enjoyed yet another day of not having anything to do. I have been enjoying that very much.
Next up: Paris
-- V
Today I finally visited parc guell. It is a park designed by the famous GaudÃ. It sits on the top of this mountain and overlooks the whole city. It's quite a place. It has random things built all over it's huge area (including the longest bench in the world). After that I did some shopping and enjoyed yet another day of not having anything to do. I have been enjoying that very much.
Next up: Paris
-- V
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