London Calling

[caramelsilver]

I just realized that I haven't told you guys that in a week I'm going to London! Yay, I've never been there before and I'm so looking forward to it. Me and my mum is spending four days there, we are going shopping and most importantly we are going to see Les Miserable! *Squee* I love musicals so much and this one I haven't seen, so I'm all jittery with excitement. And I have to start thinking about packing. What to bring... Is it cold there? Hmmm... Reason I haven't talked about it is because at first it was very uncertain when we were going to go. (Mum spent an eternity before even booking a hotel!) Then there was the airport strike, (it's over now) and then suddenly it's a week away! So, I'm really looking forward to it!!

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[13oct.livejournal.com]

Hey this is fab. Let me know if you want any reccos, as I can send you loads of links. Also, if you want to meet me, drop me a line. *grins*

[caramelsilver.livejournal.com]

Links would be great=) I'm not sure if I would have the time to meet you though, since we'll only be there for the weekend.

[13oct.livejournal.com]

Hey Caroline,

I'm sorry that I took so long to get back to you. I came up with the following info to help you out with your trip. I do have a lot of people visiting us to check out London, and so have come up with the following 'guide'. Email me if you want any extra info.

The website to London Walks
http://www.walks.com/Homepage/Whats_It_Cost/default.aspx
They are the best way to explore something in the city that you really want to get to know well.

The Big Bus Company
http://www.bigbustours.com/eng/london/default.aspx
Sure this is touristy, I mean, you go around the whole day on a guided tour bus, but it's the best way to see London if you are pressed for time and want to 'do it all'.

The tube website
http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/user/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en
This is seriously the best way to get around London. The public transport system in London is the best!

Something that you can sample London with before you get here:
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Greater_London/London-309228/TravelGuide-London.html

If you want to go for a guided tour of the Buckingham palace then you have to book that online ahead. Unfortunately, they only run in August and September from 9:30am-4:30 pm. You can still watch the changing of the guard which takes place every day at 11:30AM.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page555.asp

If I advise people to do one thing separately from the tour bus company, it’s visiting the Tower of London. That place is so huge inside that it’s like a separate little village. Just make sure that you buy your tickets ahead, coz there is always a huge line waiting at the entrance to this place.
http://www.aboutbritain.com/TowerOfLondon.htm

Some other links that I use for guide people around:
http://londonist.com
http://www.londontown.com/
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Greater_London/London-309228/Things_To_Do-London-TG-C-1.html

[caramelsilver.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! Hopefully we'll get to use it, we'll see how my strenght hold up=)

[sofisticat.livejournal.com]

Have a great trip!