I feel like a yo-yo... back and forth between Oxford and London but so far it hasn't been that bad. I am staying with my friend Sasha and her husband Jimmy in Oxford and I love it - a king size bed and I really feel like I have a homebase.
So once I arrived, I went to church with them and this was the coolest part - after the service, a group of us went to the pub. I guess this is a regular thing and I thought it was so cool. Plus it was a great way to meet other people and visit.
The next day I spent it in Oxford. That is a beautiful city: spires everywhere, beautiful buildings, and students writing exams (I definately do not miss that part of school). It was excellent and the weather held until I was going back home. Plus, I got to go shopping. There is a store over here Primark, and they have extremely cheap clothes - perfect for a backpacker on a budget who has worn all her clothes to threads.
Today was an adventure. I was up early to take the bus into Oxford and then the train to London - crazy but I didn't get in until 10:30. So I had to get busy. I went to the Globe Theatre for a tour of the reconstructed theatre - it even has a thatch roof with an opening in the middle. Very cool. Then I went to the Tate Modern, a museum filled with modern art. There was another Monet "Water Lillies" and I realized that Monet's series is my favourite of all I have seen. Somehow, when I look at the paintings I get supremely relaxed and feel so at peace. I just get lost in the paintings... Anyways, then it was off to St Paul's Cathedral. I hate to say it but I wasn't that overwhelmed. It is so similar to all the other cathedrals I have seen along the way. I think I have finally reached the point where I do not want to see another church for a while. They can be so overwhelming and the wealth of the churches is stunning but also very disconcerting, especially when you walk outside and see people homeless and looking for anything. Then I did the Tower Bridge Experience and the London Tower. I do love castles... they are so strong and powerful and imposing.
By then I figured I should make my way back to the train station to return to Oxford. Starting tonight at 7pm, the underground staff were on a 48 hour strike. I wasn't sure how it was going to affect Londoners and my travel but based on my trip back to Paddington station, it is going to be hell! Over 3.5 million people use the Underground each day and now there will be no service for two days. It seems so pointless and is just going to end up costing the city, businesses, and the people so much. And it is so unfortunate for me! I guess I will just have to walk everywhere regardless how tiring that is going to be. London is huge!
So, talk to you all later.
Love, Lisa
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