Wed, June 1, 2005 (Day 1)
We've arrived!! Eurotrip '05 has begun. I can hardly believe it. Here I sit, in my hostel in London with my friends Steve Northcott, Michael Ricketts, Jennifer Ennis and Kay Gillis. Wild. It was quite a day. No sleep on the plane because of one young lady seated behind me who proceeded to kick the seat and scream throughout the duration of the overnight flight. But, we managed. Kicked around the hostel area in the afternoon (Ghandi Park) and visited the British Museum, briefly. Although, I don't think any of us were in the mindset to be there.. we were like the walking dead. Funny.
We've arrived!! Eurotrip '05 has begun. I can hardly believe it. Here I sit, in my hostel in London with my friends Steve Northcott, Michael Ricketts, Jennifer Ennis and Kay Gillis. Wild. It was quite a day. No sleep on the plane because of one young lady seated behind me who proceeded to kick the seat and scream throughout the duration of the overnight flight. But, we managed. Kicked around the hostel area in the afternoon (Ghandi Park) and visited the British Museum, briefly. Although, I don't think any of us were in the mindset to be there.. we were like the walking dead. Funny.
A 2 hour power-nap and some dinner here at the Generator Hostel and we were back on track. We went to visit Krista and Lee this evening - that was cool... hanging with a bunch of Newfs (and one mainlander) in a far away land. Booked the train to Paris; heading there on Sunday now, on account of the good situation we've got going here. Plus Paris is supposed to be pricey. The great adventure of my time has begun. I hardly believe...
Quote of the Day:
"Excuse me.... CLUMSY!" - Old man in Heathrow to Northcott, after Steve accidentally walked into him on our way through customs.
Thur, June 2, 2005 (Day 2)
Crazy awesome first full day in London. Hop-on Hop-off bus tour all day. Got to see some great stuff, plus we got a free boat tour. Then, Steve and I booted it back to the Generator to make the 6:30pm free drink special. Didn't leave the bar again until 1am - Tidy Drunk! Great day! Crazy shorts dude in the bar, trippin on something. Dave & Andy (hostel friends) & Liquid supper. Quotes of the Day:
"Je ne comprend. Je suis American" - Dumb Americans in the hostel practising their french
"Wild Thing!" - Ricketts, drunk, singing Kariokee.
Crazy awesome first full day in London. Hop-on Hop-off bus tour all day. Got to see some great stuff, plus we got a free boat tour. Then, Steve and I booted it back to the Generator to make the 6:30pm free drink special. Didn't leave the bar again until 1am - Tidy Drunk! Great day! Crazy shorts dude in the bar, trippin on something. Dave & Andy (hostel friends) & Liquid supper. Quotes of the Day:
"Je ne comprend. Je suis American" - Dumb Americans in the hostel practising their french
"Wild Thing!" - Ricketts, drunk, singing Kariokee.
Fri, June 3, 2005 (Day 3)
"Indie Tube Tour of London" day. Started in Trafalgar Square around noon, hit the houses of parlement, Soho, Chinatown, Covent Gardens & the live entertainment. End the afternoon with a trip to Picadilly Circus. Back to the hostel for ham sandwiches for 5. Krista and Lee joined us for a pint, and then the "London @ Night" tube tour began. Parlement, Ben, The Eye, Tower of London, Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral.... some great pics. Finished it all at 12:30am with a late night double cheese. QOTD: "Closed!!!??? WHY!!!???" - Ginny, regarding a closed McD's which temporarily crushed her double cheese dreams.
"Indie Tube Tour of London" day. Started in Trafalgar Square around noon, hit the houses of parlement, Soho, Chinatown, Covent Gardens & the live entertainment. End the afternoon with a trip to Picadilly Circus. Back to the hostel for ham sandwiches for 5. Krista and Lee joined us for a pint, and then the "London @ Night" tube tour began. Parlement, Ben, The Eye, Tower of London, Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral.... some great pics. Finished it all at 12:30am with a late night double cheese. QOTD: "Closed!!!??? WHY!!!???" - Ginny, regarding a closed McD's which temporarily crushed her double cheese dreams.
Sat, June 4, 2005 (Day 4)
Tubin it up once again. Last day in London, Lee & Krista joined us. Hit Camden Market where the boys and the girls went off to do their own thing, thank god. Then to Oxford St. and up to Abbey Road for some choice photos (we got a great one of the 4 of us dudes crossing the road... perfectly synched up!) and one hilarious beat-boxing incident featuring Ricketts, Lee and myself. Headed back to the hostel for some soup and sandwhiches, and then headed to Krista's for some beers and laundry, as well as some last minute paniced Amsterdam hostel booking. Gonna be an early rise tomorrow for the Eurostar to Paris, but it should be goodtimes. Awesome last day in London. I love this town.
QOTD: "Doooo-do-DOOOO!!"" - Ricketts, attempting to beat box, but failing miserably
Tubin it up once again. Last day in London, Lee & Krista joined us. Hit Camden Market where the boys and the girls went off to do their own thing, thank god. Then to Oxford St. and up to Abbey Road for some choice photos (we got a great one of the 4 of us dudes crossing the road... perfectly synched up!) and one hilarious beat-boxing incident featuring Ricketts, Lee and myself. Headed back to the hostel for some soup and sandwhiches, and then headed to Krista's for some beers and laundry, as well as some last minute paniced Amsterdam hostel booking. Gonna be an early rise tomorrow for the Eurostar to Paris, but it should be goodtimes. Awesome last day in London. I love this town.
QOTD: "Doooo-do-DOOOO!!"" - Ricketts, attempting to beat box, but failing miserably
The Eurotrip 5 - Northcott, Ginny, Reid-o, Ricketts & Kay
Ben, Parlement & The Eye
Parlement
Tower Bridge
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
The Boys
The Girls (or the Twins, as they were known)
Mind The Gap
St. Paul's Cathedral at Night
On the steps of St. Paul's
Kay, Ginny, Steve, Lee, Reid-0 & Ricketts
Paul, John, George & Ringo
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