just a quick update...i arrived in london bright and early tuesday morning with D and her mom. i had a direct flight which was quite nice. and managed to take most everything i packed in my slightly overweight suitcases. we took a lovely taxi from gatwick to our condo. the past few days have been quite a whirlwind. i think i've spent more time on the tube and southwest train or staring at the computer searching for flats than anything else. moving luggage and in and out of various flats/hostels has constituted more of my time here than i'd care to admit. on the whole D and i (and D's mom) have all felt waves of stress, tiredness, hope, confusion, and shed quite a few tears and had a some laughs. after a high strung night on thursday, things have been starting to look up. friday we had to move out of the nice flat we stayed in, right behind the london eye and big ben. currently, we are staying in a hostel in northwest london for a week. it's actually pretty nice despite shotty internet, and being in a slightly inconvenient location. but the neighborhood is quiet and pretty. not too shabby for a last minute accommodation. otherwise, nothing exciting. i have done zero sightseeing or really done anything fun or relaxing besides grabbing a meal out. i kinda figured the first week would suck and that's pretty much been the case. however, i am starting to feel better about things and i am no longer totally doubting this trans-atlantic move like i was on days one-three. also, it's quite brisk in london. it's been about 60 everyday...overcast a lot, sunny occasionally. on our first day london so kindly gave us a sample of what's to come-- chilly, gray, and rainy weather. my already aggravated sinuses have not been taking to this well. so i'm battling a bit of a cold. good thing the cold medicine i packed isn't in any of the suitcases i have with me. how naive of me to think i wouldn't need it for a few weeks!
things i've accomplished to date:
opened a bank account in the uk
gotten a cell phone
found a flat!!!
learned the ins and outs of waterloo station
seen several tube lines and trekked around various areas in search of a place to live or sleep
moved about 150 lbs of luggage across the greater london area
well, i think that about sums up my life for the past six days. as you can tell, it's been super exciting. don't be too jealous!
ps my camera battery officially died, so i'll be lacking in the pictures department for a few weeks. (sorry dad, i wanted to get a picture of big ben for you! i guess you'll have to wait a while.)
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