It's Tea Time in Lon-Don!

'Ello mates! I just got back about an hour ago from afternoon tea. It was great! We went to a hotel in Charing Cross and it was beautiful. It was only 18 pounds so we weren't expecting much but it was really elegant and very nice. We had little finger sandwiches, scones, and 3 different desserts. I had the traditional English breakfast and I tried it with cream for the first time. It didn't really do much like it does in coffee so I enjoyed it but probably wouldn't add it again. I am really excited to get tea with my parents when they come. We are going to the Ritz and I heard that is the best place to get tea in London.

Tonight we are going to a pub on High Street. I think Ashley and I are going to try the fish and chips, I have yet to have it here so that will be interesting. We are meeting up with Ashley's friend's cousin so hopefully he will give us more tips on what to do in London. Tomorrow we are going to the Science Museum which will be a lot of fun! It is just around the corner and free, it will be a nice thing to keep us busy on a Sunday. 

It is hard to believe that next Friday I will be on the chunnel going to Paris! It is a dream come true, I have been wanting to go there for years and it is finally happening. The trip is provided through the school, however they give us a lot of free time which will be nice. I can't wait just to stand in front of the Eiffel Tower and be amazed by it, most likely while holding a baguette! :)

Last Wednesday I had two field trips. One was to the Tate Britain and one was to the Museum of London. The Museum of London has a lot of interesting and cool things to see, I just couldn't appreciate it after the Tate and an hour long walking tour in the rain. There is so many things to see in London, just they aren't as interesting when it is raining and freezing outside.

 Some of the things on the walking tour we saw was: what was left of the Roman wall, Guildhall that used to be a gladiator arena, a church, and we walked down the oldest street in London.The Tate had a lot of beautiful art in it, however our teacher spent 10 minutes explaining all this different pictures and paintings we all lost our patience and appreciation for the artwork. I have to write a 500 word paper on one of the works we saw, bleh..not excited to actually do homework while I'm here! My creative writing teacher loved the poem I wrote for class on Friday, however she told me it was so beautifully written that I had to turn it into a short story and tell more..why would I want to do that?! Oh well..

Okay, time for me to get ready for the pub. Cheerio!