My Euro Trip 6 Jet Lag

I can't believe that I'm finally in London! After catching the train from the airport and checking into my hotel I decided it was time to explore a bit. Even though I was exhausted I knew the best thing to help my jet lag was to stay up as late as possible so my aim was to at least stay up until 8pm London time (5am Melbourne time). This meant that I had 5 hours in which I needed to do things so as I wouldn't fall asleep.

I started with a walk to The Brunswick shopping ball just around the corner where my first priority was to get water as I was really dehydrated from the flight. I went to Waitrose which I'm guessing is a similar idea to our Woolies. It was quite interesting to have a look at the different brands around, seeing both familiar brands that we have back home as well as some new ones. I was very happy to see Cadbury and I also saw Galaxy (this is one that my UK friends back home keep on telling me about so it is on my list to try).

(to be continued)

My Euro Trip 5 Directly from Heathrow

Arriving at Heathrow I was expecting long lines to get through immigration and customs but within 45 minutes of the plane landing I was already on my way to the train station. Oh and on that note, getting to my hotel was so easy! Melbourne, pay attention - have a train that goes straight from the airport into the city - it is so convenient and easy! I was able to get the tube directly from Heathrow Airport to Russell Square station which is just around the corner from my hotel so that within 1 hour from clearing customs I was checking into my hotel.

Anyway I have now checked into my hotel and am about to go explore the streets near the hotel. My goal is to stay up as late as possible tonight so as to avoid jetlag - lets see how I go.

(to be continued)