My first day in England was a long one. I arrived in Durham and got to see my lovely cousin Emily where she gave me a tour of Grey College at Durham University and walked me around the town. We went up to Durham Cathedral and we got to walk around inside. We went out into the foyer and I instantly recognized the place. Emily explained that they filmed one of the scenes from Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in that breezeway. I was pretty starstruck.

Check it out! 

After that we got tea and had a chance to catch up. It was lovely. Soon enough it was time for me to go and I was back on the train heading to London Kings Cross Station. After a few hours and a nap we were pulling into London. I quickly discovered soon after that how much walking was required getting in and out of the Train Stations and the Tube Stations. I somehow found my way onto the Tube on my was to St Earls Court where I would later have to walk some more to get to my hostel. Something else I  quickly learned was there are always stairs. Always. I finally got checked in and met some charming people in my Hostel room. It was nice to finally lie down. The next day I spent walking around Earls Court, planning my trip in London and relaxing after all that traveling. I had woken up that morning, realizing that from all the train hopping I had caught a cold, so my goal for the day was to take it easy lest I get more sick. I got my laundry done for the first time in a few weeks and it was great to finally have clean clothes. Later that night I bought my travel card for the next week and hopped on the tube to head right into downtown and see The Tempest at the Globe. My first time walking around the city was nothing less of traumatic. I walked over a mile out of my way because I was on the wrong side of Blackfriars bridge. Luckily I had left my hostel an hour and a half before showtime so when I finally found the theater and picked up my tickets I had made it just in time! It was a fantastic show and I got to see Colin Morgan as Ariel, it was an experience I won't ever forget! 

All my trouble getting lost was worth it to finally make it here!

The Set for The Tempest! 

Exhausted and feeling ready for bed, I hopped back on the tube and headed back to my hostel, longing for my bed. 

That was days 1 and 2 in England! Next I will post my Weekend in Stratford Upon Avon! 

XXX 

Lo