I didn't want to stay in a hostel, so I texted my Dutch friend as I knew she had friends in London. She gave me contacts of her friend living in Southfields. I contacted her and was set to go.
My journey started with an early wake in the morning, flying to Skavsta airport and waiting there for six hours for my flight to Stansted airport. I forgot that they check passports more thoroughly if you're flying to Britain. But I passsed and I was on my way! I did have a little scare in the airport check as I had a laser pen and I completely forgot about it, so the security stopped me and had to scan my bag a few times till they found it. They let me keep it though.
I had to take a bus to London from Stansted. I reached Victoria station in the evening and I agreed to meet with my host at Leicester square. I checked the map, seemed not that far, started walking...after 15 minutes I realized I'm walking the wrong way. I guess it was because of the cars driving the different direction:it really turned off my orientation capabilities. But finally, I came to the spot being 30 minutes late. I met her roommate and then we took two buses to their place, where I met another roommate, and since we were quite tired we all went to sleep.
I decided I have to see as much as I can, so I took the free tour of Royal London. The tour was amazing. The tour guide was very energetic and he shared a lot of fun and rich stories.During the tour he mentioned another tour - The Grimm Reaper tour. I just had to go there. After the tour I checked the map - I was next to Big Ben and the tour was supposed to start of the tour was next to Tower of London. So I had four hours before the start, I decided to wander around London through the little streets. And I did. The second tour was amazing - it was about Jack the Ripper and Victorian London. We walked around East End and after it was done I went to Bond street to meet my friend. I haven't seen her more than six months! So I was really excited to see her and since we haven't seen each other such a long time, I ended up spending the night in her place. So that's how I checked out Stratford as well.
Next day I decided I have to see Baker street, and I met my friend at King's Cross station. I couldn't leave without having my picture taken at 9 3/4 platform. I also saw my friend fulfill her life long dream of buying a wand. I have never seen anyone this happy. After that she went to work and I wandered around town for a little bit as my feet were screaming and I couldn't walk a lot. I met Mr. Bond and we walked around. I don't know why, but I couldn't feel my feet pain anymore. My brain also kind of malfunctioned again, but now at least I will always remember that the capital of Australia is Canberra. We had a great time, it was amazing to see him again.
I took my bus to the airport...and even if London wasn't that amazing as I thought it would be (I don't know what I was expecting - wizards on brooms?) I was sad to leave.
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