London Take Two

The second time in London was completely different than the first. It felt like coming home. Not only were we reunited with our whole group, we returned to a place for the first time in two months—the Celtic Hotel. After the stress of being on our own in Europe, we were back in a familiar place where there was no language barrier. Deep sigh of relief.

I spent the week walking. The fall weather had not yet turned too cold and all the trees were at their orange and golden state. The crisp feeling in the air and the calm I felt being back in London inspired me to just walk, be outside, observe the city, and rest after free travel.

I walked in the parks, I walked two and from museums instead of taking the Tube, I walked through Trafalgar Square and along the Thames. Sometimes I listened to my iPod and put a soundtrack to the movement the city. Other times I just walked without it and listened to the voices of people talking to their companions or on their cell phones.
There were other things: I visited the National Gallery and the British Library. I also saw Phantom of the Opera at West End—it was phenomenal. I enjoyed time with my friends and roommates. It was good to be back.