Last week, I went to London for a long weekend. This was my third time there and it did not fail to disappoint me.
London has got to be one of my favorite cities in the world, it's so hectic and crazy, but it's a gorgeous city, as well. I only had two full days there, but I still managed to see a lot :)
I arrived in the late afternoon on Valentine's Day, so I didn't do too much beyond checking in to my hostel and going to Oxford Street to shop that night. I will say that London was so much warmer than expected. I brought my winter coat with me, expecting it to be really cold, but I was sweating with it on just by walking outside, so I had to go to Primark to buy a new jacket (I'm so prepared).
On Friday, I woke up early and went for a walk at Tower Bridge - which was completely devoid of tourists as the Tower of London hadn't opened yet, great call on my part, timing-wise! Then, I went straight to Oxford Street to finish off the shopping that I wanted to get done in London (I wanted nothing to do with Oxford Street on a Saturday - pure terror).
Later I went to St. Paul's Cathedral and walked across the Millennium Bridge.
I went on to the British Museum afterwards (which is my favorite museum in London - fun fact for you). I spent about 3 hours there, it's absolutely massive, I've been there three times and I always see something new when I'm there, it's fantastic!
Afterwards, I went to the theatre and saw War Horse. I honestly didn't think it was that great, but it was okay and decent considering I paid about £15 for the seat.
Later I went to St. Paul's Cathedral and walked across the Millennium Bridge.
I went on to the British Museum afterwards (which is my favorite museum in London - fun fact for you). I spent about 3 hours there, it's absolutely massive, I've been there three times and I always see something new when I'm there, it's fantastic!
Afterwards, I went to the theatre and saw War Horse. I honestly didn't think it was that great, but it was okay and decent considering I paid about £15 for the seat.
The next day, I woke up early again and headed to Trafalgar Square and tried to be as big of a tourist as I possibly could - I succeeded.
Then I quickly walked over to Piccadilly Circus.
Then to China Town to continue my tourist-ness.
After that, I headed to Westminter Pier and took some pictures and then headed into the Houses of Parliament for a tour. It was a really interesting tour and I learned a lot about the British Goverment System - highly recommend that if you're heading to London!
Then I quickly walked over to Piccadilly Circus.
Then to China Town to continue my tourist-ness.
After that, I headed to Westminter Pier and took some pictures and then headed into the Houses of Parliament for a tour. It was a really interesting tour and I learned a lot about the British Goverment System - highly recommend that if you're heading to London!
Then, I did the unthinkable and went to Oxford Street - on a Saturday afternoon. Needless to say, I barely made it out alive. After a quick stop to Selfridges, I went to Harrods to finish up the shopping for the trip and afterwards went to the Science Museum.
I didn't really care for the Science Museum, to be honest. I guess partially because it was packed to the brim with people, but also because it was just nowhere near as impressive as the Deutsches Museum in Munich, which is just the best.
Then I went for a massive walk through Hyde Park for a few hours.
That evening, I went to see Mamma Mia - which was absolutely superb!
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| In the Materials Part of the Science Museum |
Then I went for a massive walk through Hyde Park for a few hours.
That evening, I went to see Mamma Mia - which was absolutely superb!
Sadly, on Sunday I had to wake up early and head back to Germany. It was a great trip and I was sad to go, but I'm going back in May for the last time of the year and I'm already excited!
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