Hello my Lookers

hey guys, i just discovered the comments you left for me. I just wanted to thank you. I wasnt sure anyone was interested in the blog and was considering abandoning it when i found the comments. I hope you all enjoy the posts and stories I leave. It is quite interesting here. Everyday presents new experiences, all worth sharing. I hope all is well with everyone. Keep checking and I will keep posting. Love, Dani

this old man was singing at Portobello Market. the market was completely amazing. it went on for several blocks and sold everything from antique spoons to classic original print novels to furs to records to fresh fruits and pastries to boots and pots. it was so crowded i almost didnt like it until it started to rain, and then pour, and all the tourists ran for cover. we just strolled along happily soaked, enjoying ourselves and the walk.
this was a cupcake shop in Notting Hill. We just stood and drooled for a bit here.
i thought this was awesome. quite proper hamburgers, daddio!

Imperial War Museum

It was completely amazing. I was not extremely excited when I went (though I really really love museums) because it was mostly about WWI and WWII and I already know so much about that. However, what I learned and saw today changed everything I could have imagined. It gave new insight into old knowledge. I loved it!

Some pictures

The Dog Toilet was in Holland Park. The sky picture was taken at Kensington Library where I ate lunch today. The buildings are the houses on my street, Lexham Gardens.

Ice

I miss ice and sleep.

view from my window

this is me sitting on my bed. outside my window is a little park where we can read or relax, etc. lovely.

First Days Here

Finally here and it still doesn't seem real. I love the taxi cabs and the double decker buses. And I love the streets and buildings. It is almost too lovely. Londoners are very much more quiet than Americans and even walking on busy streets you have to strain your ear to hear an accent. It is also much more diverse than America. We have been trying to take it slow to shake off the jet lag, so we have only just been exploring nearby streets. The food is not good. Also, there are Starbucks everywhere which seems like a bit of home. Nice for when I may feel homesick. My bed is right next to a window that looks out on a rainy little park and I plan on taking full advantage of the perfect reading space as soon as things dry up (if ever). Not that I am complaining at all. I love the rain. My neck and shoulders are in agony from the damage I did to them with all the luggage lugging. One more thing: on the plane I got to watch a show called Flight of the Conchords (a t.v. show about one of my favorite bands). If anyone wants a good GOOD laugh ever, download the episode "Bowie" from iTunes. I can't stop thinking about it, it's so genius.