So here I am...by the Heathrow Airport. I am a little disappointed. I got of the airplane at 11:30 last night. It was a little hectic. I tried to catch the Hotel Hoppa. (I don't know if they call it "hoppa" because that's how you would say "hopper" with a british accent?) I missed the last bus by 5 minutes. It would have cost me 4 pounds, but instead I had to take a cab that cost me 15 pounds which is like 38 bucks. What a rip off! It took like 5 minutes. Anyway, I tried to talk to the cab driver, but he chose to ignore me. I kept asking questions about the city, but he decided that the best way to make me be quiet was to just pretend I didn't exist. I arrived at the hotel and the room was the size of my bathroom. I found this quite interesting because in the picture on the internet it looked huge. I think they might have posted a picture of the presidential suite.
My plan today was to wake up really early and go see the sights of London. My sister informed me that the tube was cheap and would get me where I needed to go...Well. It didn't really work out that way. I woke up at noon, and then I found out that the Tube workers are going on strike today. So, plans change. I ended up eating breakfast (14.95 pounds for cereal, a banana, and a muffin. You do the conversion), watching Ugly Betty, and playing on the internet in the hotel lobby.
One thing I do have to say about the London people is that they are so interesting. I think this may be to do the fact that they all have fantastic accents, which just makes me want to listen to what they have to say. When I was talking to the internet guy on the phone, I didn't want to hang up. I just wanted to chat. I think he thought I was crazy.
Now I am off to the airport. I fly to Munich, then Frankfurt, then Johannesberg, then Victoria Falls. I will post again soon with pictures (I don't know of what yet). Maybe I will do a post dedicated to the airports of the world.
By the way, Wade-I think you would really like it here. The only thing on TV in this country is Soccer. I am serious...Every channel!
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aaron says: I'm glad I found this. During our 7 second conversation the only thing I heard from you was, "I have five seconds, no 7 seconds, no now it's five again, I have a blog, I have to go" So no blog address. But I found it. Plus I think someone has been impersonating me on your sisters blog. Unless there's another aaron. Have fun!
You won't read this for four days or so, but I had to comment anyways. Since the baggage handlers in Barcelona struck when we were trying to leave there, I feel your pain on the Tube workers. Foreign cities of the world, give your travel service workers what they demand!!! Have fun traveling to the many cities (and airports) you will visit. Can't wait to hear from you soon. XOXO
BTW, I think it's funny that your blog is Nikki in Africa (or Afria as the case may be), and your post is Nikki in London. Please let all future posts follow this pattern. We'll have Nikki in Zimbabwe, Nikki in a Remote African Village, Nikki in a Hut. I see a whole reality series built around this concept.
In response to the first Aaron, there's another Aaron. Nikki, on your way back through London, you are more than welcome to stay with Heidi and me at our house. The cab fare will cost you more than 15 pounds, but the room will be cheaper than a hotel (we offer very competitive rates during the off-season).
I still can't beleive that you are on your way to Africa. Eventhough you did't see the city you can say that you've been to England.
I'm very proud of you. Looking forward to see your next blog.
have a great time.
Nikki, We are so excited that you are blogging your journey. We look forward to living vicarously through you. What a wonderful experience this is going to be. Have a safe journey and post lots of pictures.
dear nikki, i heard madonna lived in london. you should meet her. im glad you are learning about soccer too. let us know when nikki gets to afria.
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