30 March, 2011

UK Adventure Post - London

I didn't have regular access to WiFi while in London, but I wrote up a few posts while traveling:


27 March 2011
Finchley, London
10:45 BST
I took a redeye coach from Glasgow on Friday night and arrived in London early Saturday morning. From then, it was a nonstop day, exploring the city and meeting new friends.
London was not on my original itinerary when I planned my trip to the UK. I thought it would be too expensive for my limited budget (and for most Americans, the UK is already hard on a limited budget).  My cousin’s church community was gathering for their anniversary so she arranged for me to travel here and stay with her friends.
I’m having a wonderful time!
After dropping our bags at the flat in Finchley Central, we ventured into Central London and explored areas like Chinatown and Picadilly. The streets of London were taken over by street demonstrations against proposed taxes to education and social programs, but that was great for us, since traffic was diverted from main roads and we could walk with ease. 
Demonstrators at Trafalgar Square

More demonstrators at Trafalgar Square

From the London Eye
28 March 2011
Finchley, London
09:45 BST
I joined my new friends at the London Praise Community for their 8th anniversary celebration. The community is comprised of mostly Filipino ex-pats, and the hall was filled with great music and fellowship.
Filipinos--no matter where in the world they may go--will always have one unique trait: jumping into pictures. 

With members of the London Praise Community