Orientation London Style

So Paul and I made it. Once we landed in London, we were picked up by the Butler study abroad staff and swept away to our hotel. Now of course because it was orientation, we did spend a good portion of our time sitting and listening to how to make sure we aren't the victim of petty crimes and what to expect in terms of work load. But, on our off days, the other students, myself, and obviously Paul, went out and explored the city. It only takes a second to realize that London is like another New York City, only with more sites to see. Being the history buff that he is, Paul naturally wanted our first stop be to the British Museum which was conviently right around the corner from our hotel. After pictures with the Rosetta Stone, Tombs, and various busts of famous Romans, Paul decided that we should go out and see some of the more renown sites. We crossed the River Thames to try and get on the London Eye (the big ferris wheel), but by this time the line was out the door and it had started to rain so the view just wasn't worth it. After this lost cause, we crossed back over the Thames to the famous Big Ben. I hate to say it, but Big Ben got old really quickly, so we crossed the street to Westminster Abby. After a short stop for some pictures in the cloister, we were off to our last spot of the day, Buckingham Palace. I hate to say it again, but Personally, the Palace itself isn't much to look at. Its big. That's about it. In fact, I saw more pictures being taken of the gates rather than the Palace itself. After sitting in square staring at the windows to see if we could catch a glimpse of the queen, Paul and I decided to pack it in and head back to the hotel. We didn't get see everything we had hoped, but who does in only one day? I'm sure we'll return to London in the near future, but as for now, in the morning we would be leaving for Oxford.