Second post of the day, but this is going to be a quick overview because I’ve been awake for 30ish hours. So after a short orientation, a few of us decided to run a few errands. We took 2 tube rides (which we’re already figuring out pretty easily!) to Oxford street. This street will be a lot more fun with more time because there are shops and shops and shops. We first went to an Orange store to buy some cheap phones. We got phones just so we can talk & text each other locally. There we encountered Josh, the guy who helped us. He was really our first British interaction besides our tour guide. He…definitely enjoyed helping out a bunch of ridiculous Americans. From there we went to Primark. I don’t even know how to describe this store except a really cheap H&M plus homeware stuff? I bought some more hangers and another towel. It’ll be fun to go back there with some time to spare and just shop around.
“Mind the Gap!” I forgot to mention that with the tubes! The announcer really says mind the gap all the time! Except the gap doesn’t seem that substantial, but I guess it’s always good to be aware? Also people walk crazy everywhere! Especially at Primark and underground stations! It’s fast and without any attention to the other people walking around. It’s hectic to say the least.
After Primark we hit up Boots- the local pharmacy for a few things, and then headed back to our flat to drop off our purchases. Then 5 of us went out to search for dinner; we decided we wanted a pub tonight! So some random lady, people seem friendly and willing to help, directed us to Warrington pub. Delicious sausage food & a really nice place! I had a pint of Pear Cider- yum! The day was adventurous, I’m proud of all we tried and mastered, but I am incredibly tired. It’s not even 9, but I’ll be out as soon as my head hits the pillow! Tomorrow is much more orientation stuff!
CHEERS! (which is the response to everything, sort of like “prego” in Italian)
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