I arrived in London yesterday at 8am, after an 8 hour flight + 5 hours lost in time travel space. I just wanted to sleep, but couldn't check into the hostel till 2pm (I arrived at 11am) I fell asleep for an hour in the lobby, and I think I was drooling on myself when a couple other travelers walked in and looked at me funny. I just sighed *jet lag* and they nodded in agreement.

Well today I am rested!!! And Jess and I walked all over London. Our hostel is one block from Hyde Park. And we lucked out with really amazing weather. It was sunny and breezy, perfect walking weather. Although, I think I am a little out of shape, because toward the end of the day, my hip started hurting like an old grandma!

So I am still trying to get used to the European way of thinking. Jess and I ate in this cute little cafe today. And when we finished our meals, I looked over at the waitress to tell her we were done, but she was sitting having lunch with the other staff!!! They had a seven course lunch, and 40 minutes later she came over to ask if we wanted anything else. Yeah, the check would be nice. ahahahhaa. I have to get out of the rush rush mentality!

We walked to see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. And stopped for a bit in the Buckingham Palace Gardens. The gardens here are gorgeous! Everything is in bloom and the flowers smell like heaven. Every couple steps I have to stop to smell the roses!

Well, we are off to hang out in Covent Garden and see some street performers...