Thursday
It’s exciting to go somewhere you haven’t been before, on your own and for a couple of days.
I took the ferry from Hook of Holland to Harwich and in Harwich the train to London. It was a long journey, but relaxing.
Once I got in my hostel I was so tired, I went to sleep. The next day would be a long and busy day.
Friday
I almost forgot there is a time difference with the Netherlands, and since I wanted to buy tickets for 5 Seconds of Summer, I had to wake early. At the hostel’s breakfast, I waited until 9am for the ticket sale to start.
I refreshed the queue again and again, and suddenly I obtained two tickets!! I was so happy.
Also their new album “Youngblood” released the same day, and I would be seeing Ed Sheeran later that day. It’s already a good day.
After having breakfast I decided to join a free walking tour. We took the underground from King’s Cross to Covent Garden. There the tour started. The guide was amazing! I have learned a lot about the kings and the queens England had a lot of powerful Queens and one King who had 6 wives, but still no son.
I have seen Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St James’ Park, Wesminster Abbey and The Houses of Parliament. Sadly, the Big Ben is under construction.
Sunday
After walking a lot the past few days, I didn’t want to do much, but since I had to check out at 10am, I had the whole day!
In the end I went to the National Historical Museum in South Kensington. It was amazing. There were exhibitions about the Dinosaurs, mammals, birds, volcanoes & earthquakes and the beginning of our planet Earth. Before I realized I had already walked for 3 hours inside, and still a lot of time left.
When I want back to Liverpool Street Station, I learned that all the trains I had to take to Harwich were cancelled due to problems at the train tracks.
First I went to Cambridge by train. I would miss my night boat to Hook of Holland so I had to switch my appointment and get a place to sleep. From Cambridge to Ipswich where I found a hotel.
Monday
Finally I could go home. The past few days were all amazing, seen so many new things and met new people. I am glad I was able to go to London.
Cheerz!