Disclaimer from Paris

Currently in Paris where internet is tough to find and electricity is even harder. Ill be here until tomorrow and can update lots more.

History at Wimbeldon.

Wednesday, I spent my entire day at Wimbledon. I went to bed around 10pm Tuesday night and was able to wake up at 6:30am no problem to get a good spot in the line.
The line itself is called “The Queue”. It is a humorous thing to see. Thousands of europeans sitting in a field waiting to get in the match. It was actually lots of fun. I witnessed the historic Esner vs Manuit match that lasted 9 hours. It was incredible. Both players were on the ground by the end of the match.

I got that “I’m Really in London Feeling”

After my last post I went out to see the city. I took the underground to Waterloo Station, which is a very large underground stop. From there I walked up and back down the south bank of the Thames River. I saw the London eye there too. It was somewhat overcast but still really nice out.

From there, I went along the Westminster Walk. It took me across the westminister bridge, by the house of parliament, the statue of boadicea, westminister abbey, the horse gaurds, and ended in Trafalgar Square

I had my first lunch in London at The Chandos Pub’s Opera Room- fish and chips with a pint.

From there, I spent the rest of the afternoon in the National art gallery. Pretty awesome stuff. I couldn’t take pictures of the pieces but below are some of the ones I really liked.

Venice, the Feast: Canelleto


An experiment on a Bird: Wright

I’ve got really bad jet lag and am working hard to stay awake. Its gonna be a tough one.. and I still haven’t showered.

London

I’m in London and currently sitting in the hostel. I managed to get all the way from Gatwick to here without any trouble. However, the girl I met in the airport from Mobile, AL was quite helpful. London itself is what I expected. Its somewhat dirty and has a smell that comes with that. I arrived during rush hour and there were people in suits everywhere running to work.

On the Gatwick express, I passed the battery power station (front cover of a pink floyd album) I’ll post a picture later.

The hostel is right in the heart of the city near Russel square. Its got a modern and colorful look to it. There are pink and lime green couches in the lounge. Its very different from the rest of London.

Also, it seems as if everyone has a mac. I fit right in.

It’s almost 10am here, which means 4am in Mississippi. I’m going to post this and decide if I can get to Wimbledon on standby today. If not, I’ll be walking the open markets on the Thames River. Ill update when I can.

*Havent figured out how to upload pictures yet. Ill take the time to figure that out tomorrow.

Night Before The Trip

Its the night before I leave, and I'm wide awake with anticipation. This is somewhat of a test post. I apologize in advance for all of my spelling and grammar mistakes. They're going to happen. My next post will be in London. I should arrive around 7 am local time on June 22nd.