Why I love London (Day 1)

Ok, this is the first day that we travelled in London..

As usual, we stayed at hostel..but a better one compare to Paris..

We stayed at YHA London Central hostel..

It is a high rated hostel (of course the price would be slightly higher than others, but if you book earlier, it would be a more affordable price) and I recommend this too because the atmosphere is just so nice..

The facilities of this hostel is good too..

There are kitchen and a small lounge for you to meet new friends..

I remembered that I got my toothbrush and adapter from the reception with a reasonable price..

(ps: yes, I am always that forgetful)

Also, it has internet service! which is awesome for people like me who cant live without internet..

I will post some photos of this hostel in the next few post I promise..

But, I would recommend you to stay in a room that < 4 persons..

Even though it will be a bit pricy to stay in a room with lesser people,

but it is worth it as you got your own "privacy" and it would always be safer..

Europe is just a place that you could travel by ur own..

We didnt plan a lot before we came..our tips is, when you arrived to a new place..

just visit the tourism office and get whatever you want/ can..

then only plan..the office made everything so convenience..

if you have any hesitation, just ASK..dont be shy for no reason=)

Ok..I think I had talked a lot for this..let's continue my trip

The first stop: Breakfast @ a random cafe that recommended by the map from our hostel

Nice mood in London =)

Sausage, Grill Tomatoes, Omelet, mushroom, bacon..and dont forget your orange juice =)

The real English Breakfast =P

ohh ya..and the toasted bread

After breakfast, we continue journey to Green Park for a free walking trip..

Nothing in the world is free..It is polite to tip the tour guide after the trip..

Instead of joining those expensive local tour..join this type of walking trip would be more affordable..and you can know more about the place from the local too..=)

Classic taxi

Metro @ Baker St. Sherlocks Holmes fans this is the street that you should visit =)

Just wana show the wire @ the metro..O.O

The meeting point

Food Kiosk

saw the benches? It is for the public

Birmingham Palace

New Double decker

Old Double Decker, which one do you like more?

One of the heroes

National Gallery

Rawr!

aa..forgot the name..sand parade??or sth..anyway it is also the venue for the volleyball match during Olympic 2012

horseguard

Coco Chanel..there is a story behind it..join the walking tour and you will know more about it

Admiralty Arch

what so special about this arch? saw there is a nose on the wall?? there are 7 of them around London..this is the voice of people that tell the gov. for not being nosy..lol

Big Ben..it isnt the name of this building..in fact, it is the name of the bell in this tower.

House of Parliamen

House of Parliamen

Big Ben and House of Parliamen

A random street near the Westminster Abbey

Saw there is some "fake" window..this is for tax purpose in the olden day..you have to pay tax for having a window

That's all for our 3 hours walking trip..of course there is not just this few places..=)

then we went to visit Westminster Abbey again..the church where Princess Kate and Prince William held their wedding..Queen Elizabeth too..

it is nice, isnt it? you have to pay 10pounds for the entrace fee if I am not mistaken..I didnt went in this time..but I think I will want to visit it next time

We just like to sit on the grass and rest..It is a nice place to take a nap too..i had mine for 5 mins =)

Then, we continue our journey..It's lunch time!

random street..finding our way to chinatown =)

M&M..note the reflections on the mirror

Yes, British Flag is everywhere

She said she will miss chinese food, so we just go for it..Leicester Sq.

I know it would sounds ridiculous to have Asian food in Uk..but, trust me, their chinese food in Chinatown is worth to try..

We randomly went into a restaurant called 4 season..and we found out that it is actually quite famous too after the next day =D..and of course, the food is nice..

yeah chinatown!

lol..gossip magazine

Char Siew/ BBQ Duck with Rice

wanton soup..

After the meal, we continue our journey to Oxford street

It is a place to shop, so be prepared to spend some money = (

Perhaps window shopping is a good idea? >.<

A gay bar that we passed by

Badges

Go to a play! Must do thing in London

We randomly walked to this park..and decided to have a rest..sitting on the grass always make me feel relax..of course the grass is super comfy too =)

Even the bird is relaxing on the grass too

See..it is flooded by locals and tourists..

Sometimes, I just love to travel in Europe during the Summer as the day is longer than the night..

As usual, the sun set at 10pm..therefore, you are able to do a lot of things in a day..

Or maybe I should say, you dont have to wake up so early to travel because you would have time for those sightseeing attraction..except for museum..=P

After we had recharged our energy, we continue our shopping journey in Oxford Street..

It's night! Time for dinner!

Metro is our main transportation in London due to its conveniency..I like how they decorate their wall@ the metro station..most of them has a different theme/ design

"The Rock and Sole Plaice"- the cafe name =) Our dinner, at this world famous number 1 Fish & Chips cafe..

this is their slogan..so lanci..lol..

Big Menu

Menu- It is simple.很明显是以实力取胜

She said that the batter is nice..but the chip isnt that good..worth to try..i think it is good too as the batter will stay crispy even after 30mins being served

=D excited!

Our drink

After dinner, it is night view time <3 To TOWER BRIDGE..

It is just right next to london bridge..

Note: London bridge is a place, not a bridge..We were confused by the song that we used to sing when we are young..lol..

Isn't it is beautiful?

Ok..good night everyone.