Night out in Islington

Carlyn (my sister) treated me to dinner with her friends on Upper Street in Islington. A great Turkish restaurant called Gallipoli. I got to meet some of her friends from her time here, which is always fun.

After stuffing myself with hummus and pita, and various other treats, we walked back to Carlyn’s apartment. Since we live so far apart, its rare that Carlyn and I get to talk in person about our lives. So it is always nice to have a heart to heart. Added bonus that it happens to be on the streets of London.

Plans for tomorrow: Tea at Harrod’s!!

England!

6 hours in the air and I have finally made it to England. After a difficult time actually getting into the country (the UK definitely doesn't like unemployed people coming into their country even if only for a week), I took the tube to Islington and my sister's "London flat."
The weather here is chillier, more like the weather of Maine than DC. Not surprising considering how far north it is situated. Had to pull a sweatshirt out of my bag for the trek from Caledonian Road (the closest underground station) to the flat.
Got here and immediately crashed on the sofa. Having gotten only one hour of sleep on the flight, I excuse my laziness in the middle of this sunny London day.
I will try to update later today after I see more of the city!

Purchased Ticket for $334.21

Today, June 5th, 2011, I have bought my ticket from New York, New York to London, England. Plans for where I will be staying in Ireland are being finalized.
People, this is actually happening!
(This post was originally published June 5th, 2011 at 4:51 pm)