A Continued Exploration of London!

Yesterday, we continued our exploration of the wonderful city of London. We both spent time shooting restaurants and B&B's in the afternoon and then took to an artistically motivated evening. The city is filled with interesting alley ways, parks, and little nooks that for us were great discoveries. As the sun went down the light turned a warm orange and radiated throughout the city. We saw the Tower Bridge and the London Bridge with a warm glow upon them as the sun dipped below the horizon. With the falling of the sun and the end of work, people flooded to the pubs. We were astounded at the numbers of people that crowded in and around countless pubs throughout the city enjoying countless pints of beer. Men and women joined together for an early evening drink to celebrate the end of their work week. It seemed as if they were giving away free beer when in fact this occurrence was merely a daily ritual. Later that evening, Sergio and I headed out to meet our friend Emily. She introduced us to a group of her friends whom we ate a wonderful indian meal with. It was a great experience eating with people from India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabian. The people were extremely warm and friendly and the food was delicious. After dinner we headed back, picking up a drink along the way before calling it a night.

Today took a different course. The lack of sleep had caught up to us and we spent a couple more hours in bed than we traditionally would have. By the time we left the room, we headed out for some lunch and then spent some time prepping for our trip to Amsterdam. We spent the afternoon continuing to research our next location and meeting people at our local pub. After the pub, we headed to China town and spent the next couple hours taking pictures and doing an immense amount of walking. This trip has been not only a productive time for our eyes, but also our legs. We again explored new areas of the city before heading back to our place to catch some sleep.

Tuesday

Today was a day to remember. We met people of all types and dove deeper into the British culture. We saw great sights and walked a great distance. We explored the underground world of London and its tunnels and felt its heat every time we entered. The tube is a world in its own. Outside, the cold wind chills our every move while the underground offers new opportunities at every stop. For us, the tube was a transition and a time to breath. The streets were busy and people moved about their day without hesitation.
En route to Big Ben, we came across a protest staged by residents of Sri Lanka who were outraged at the atrocities occurring in their homeland. We briefly photographed this event and moved on towards new sights. Later in the evening, we found ourselves in a casino, not to gamble but to relax with a drink. We met a few very interesting and inspiring human beings. The night ended right with our spirits high and with great hope and expectation for tomorrow!

Touch Down in London, England

Warning...
These posts will often be written when we are tired and or had a pint or two... Please take note...

We arrived today at 12:30 pm into London Hetherow Airport. Our plane touched down safely and with adrenaline filling our bodies, we began our journey. We rode the underground to our friends flat in east central London. The area is filled with restaurants, bars, culture, architecture, smart people and so much enticing and exciting sights. After unloading our bags, we jumped on the tube and headed towards Big Ben. The weather was spectacular, the light gorgeous, and although tired beyond belief, we spent the rest of our day and night getting into the British spirit. We saw Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedal, the parliament, the themes, the London Eye, and many more sights. There were people everywhere! The sights, sounds, smells, and total experience was amazing. We had dinner at a warm, friendly pub and made our way back to the flat. After resting for a short time, we headed out to explore the local area and get a drink. Finally, we went to bed, excited for what tomorrow has to offer!