So here I am at 2.30am, desperately trying to avoid revising (yes, it's got to that stage). But seeing as nobody would want to hear about my revision - or lack of - I give you a clip from the Inbetweeners, much funnier and sums up my life right now in a nutshell!
Anyway, back to the more exciting stuff - Christmas! I had a LOVELY time at home, to catch up with everyone again and have a proper cup of tea! The day we left Santiago was pretty busy although it certainly got me in the Christmas mood - first stop was a coffee and cake at our fave cafe, before getting the bus to the airport. What was nice was that there were a few of us on the same flight, so made for a much nicer journey than travelling alone, especially as we were able to sit next to each other! (Note: Between RyanAir and EasyJet, the latter wins. EVERY TIME.)
Just before take-off, with Nancy too of course!
Arriving at London, I was a mixed bag of emotions - excited of course, but also nervous, happy, sad, everything you could think! More than anything, it was so strange. But, there was no time to stop and think about it as I was being met from the airport by my friend, who was to be showing me around London. I had the best couple of days EVER, it's definitely the place to be at Christmas time! First stop was outdoor ice skating at the Natural History Museum - of course, it poured it down with rain and I fell over within the first 5 minutes, although I do think this was ever so slightly inevitable - this is me we're talking about!
Next was Oxford Street to see the Christmas lights - I honestly felt like a kid in a sweet shop! They were incredible. We also had a look in Hamley's and I tell you, I've never wanted to be a child again so badly in my life. The toys!! Oh my.
Lastly was a visit to the Ice Bar, which I would definitely recommend to people looking for something slightly different to do! So you go in and get given your cape/cloak-y thingy, then head to the part of the bar that is actually made of ice. I'm not one for the cold usually, but this was great! Included in the price is a cocktail, which is served in a glass made completely of ice - an experience to say the least!
Michela and I at the ice bar, London.
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However, I think the most exciting part of the whole trip had to be .... Getting the tube for the first time!! Yes I know, simple things and all that..
