Taking It All In

So I have now been in London for 2 days, going on my third. What have I been doing?

Well... After going grocery shopping (where I bought food that will make me look like I am surviving nuclear holocaust), my roommates and I pretty much chilled out the first night. We went out to a nice pub and had a pint. It's pretty ridiculous to pay the equivalent of $7 for a pint. Pretty pricey. The food wasn't too bad if you buy the generic brand of everything.

We have had a lot of orientations to FIE and what not. Mostly boring and standard stuff. I also bought a cell phone to use while in London. It was $60 and pay as you go for what you use. So I guess it's not that bad of a deal. If anyone who is coming to London wants to buy a phone when I return, just let me know. I can get you a good deal on mine.

So far, we have seen a lot of sights in London. Last night, my roommates and I went out and saw Big Ben and British Parliament. We also took in the London Eye, as well as Buckingham Palace. Today we just got back from a bus tour of London which we all took for an orientation session. It was pretty sweet. Saw a lot more like the London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and a lot of neat shops and districts within the city.

So far it just seems like I am vacationing in London and not actually living here. I guess a lot of study abroad people feel that way too. Classes start on Monday, but again, it doesn't feel like I should be starting them so soon. It's a weird feeling. But all in all, it's a great time here. Hopefully soon I can get some pictures on here. I didn't take too many, but it's early. Ok, gotta go and clean my dishes from lunch.

Best wishes from London!
Jusin