Sorry it has taken so long for me to get my first blog up, but the internet has been in a battle with me. Well not exactly me, but my tablet. So for now my tablet has sulked away in defeat, but hopefully it will rise again. Until then I have finally been able to get access to my work computer and can use the internet there, hence why I'm finally blogging.
So before I get to the "actual blog stuff" I wanted to explain what my posts will generally be about. Overall I will have two types of blogs. One will be an animated tale of our adventures (once my tablet wins out and beats the internet). For those familiar with Hyperboleandahalf.com you should feel right at home. If you have never heard of that blog I highly suggest it. In fact I believe that you will have a lot of fun if you go visit that site. Did you get the joke? Do you want to? Well then go check out that blog! It's written by the very funny, yet sadly depressed Allie. Anyway, the other type of blog that I will post will be more serious reflections and explanations about what I am learning and doing out here. They will most likely include photos and will most definitely include ramblings, which I apologize in advance for. I promise not to make one long blog about everything that has happened so far, but will instead break it up into a few belated posts.
So where to begin...
I guess I will go back to where it all started. Drive down to Newark Airport was fun. Lots of last minute "TURN RIGHT NOW" messages being yelled at us by the GPS. Fun 8 lanes of traffic going down to just 1. But eventually we made it in one piece. My Uncle informed me that before security at terminal B there is a lot of places to eat and so I was looking forward to enjoying one more meal with my parents before departing. However, since we were flying United, we actually flew out of terminal C. This meant that our meal would have to consist of Dunkin Donuts instead. However, it was still tasty and we did get to watch some live entertainment (a pigeon which somehow got inside and constantly patrolled the tables looking for something to eat). Despite having fewer food options, it did mean that the time to get through security and check-in was considerably quick, unlike what we would have been facing over in terminal B. Once passed security it was time to enjoy some NY pizza and some Auntie Anne’s pretzels before departing for London. It must be noted that before checking my bag I did add yet another luggage tag to my bag. This one was a nice NY Jets Helmet. Thanks Mom! and go Jets!
Even though we took off at about 7:30pm and landed in London at about 7:00am there was only about a couple of hours that I had a chance to sleep on the plane due to the fact that we were traveling back in time. So needless to say I landed in London quite exhausted. However, after a long wait in customs and a very helpful woman Kaity and I were navigating the London Tubes like pros. We were able to see lots of the sights (pictures below!) and even had a chance to visit a great museum and eat at a very nice pub. It was interesting having to order the food at a counter then pick out our seats and sit down. It seemed a little bit reverse as to what we are used to in the states. However, the meal was delicious. It was BBQ chicken with bacon and cheddar cheese. However, it wasn't on a roll, but was instead in a small casserole dish. Again, not something that I am used to, but it was very good. Overall, after a long day of walking around London we headed back to the airport, ate at a great little restaurant, boarded the plane, and headed off to Cape Town!
Even though we took off at about 7:30pm and landed in London at about 7:00am there was only about a couple of hours that I had a chance to sleep on the plane due to the fact that we were traveling back in time. So needless to say I landed in London quite exhausted. However, after a long wait in customs and a very helpful woman Kaity and I were navigating the London Tubes like pros. We were able to see lots of the sights (pictures below!) and even had a chance to visit a great museum and eat at a very nice pub. It was interesting having to order the food at a counter then pick out our seats and sit down. It seemed a little bit reverse as to what we are used to in the states. However, the meal was delicious. It was BBQ chicken with bacon and cheddar cheese. However, it wasn't on a roll, but was instead in a small casserole dish. Again, not something that I am used to, but it was very good. Overall, after a long day of walking around London we headed back to the airport, ate at a great little restaurant, boarded the plane, and headed off to Cape Town!
Great first blog Tim. Loved the pictures! It was so good to talk to you today. Love you.
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