My express European trip has finally come to an end. I have had the most amazing time and have met so many wonderful people along the way. The top deck tour was fantastic. It was the best way for me to see as much as I did so efficiently and safely. The people I met were great as well. I made some truly lovely friend who I will keep in contact with. It's amazing how close a group of people can get spending 17 days together. Living out of a very full suitcase is s...

The last two days have been an absolute whirl wind. I have seen so much of London and as a result I can barley feel my legs and feet hehe but I wouldn't change it for anything. Yesterday I woke up really early, enjoyed my complimentary English breakfast and then hit the town. I bought a ticket for the hop on hop off bus tour. This is a great way to see the famous sights of London. It was a little drizzly but it didn't stop me from sitting upstairs. I 'hopped of...

At last, I have made it to the UK and it is just how I had imagined it.... Beautiful. I am in love with London already. I love the old buildings and that there is so much history here. After nearly 48 hours of traveling, I was in desperate need of a shower. I was so happy to finally change my clothes at my hotel. I rode the Gatwick Express to London Victoria where I switched to the underground.. No one warned me about all of the stairs- (thank god I do weig...