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Visiting London…Again
Hello from London! This is my fifth time visiting the city and I have become pretty familiar with this vibrant metropolis. I came again because London has so much to offer and I enjoy the general vibe of the place. I may also be traveling to London for business trips so it’s good to get to know the city better.
I arrived around noon on June 9th, having slept only 2 hours on the overnight flight. Although I have visited London several times before, I was a little confused with using the Underground (London’s subway, aka the Tube) because my previous visits were with my family and we rented a car instead. Fortunately, a very nice Australian girl who had been living in London for some time helped me get to my hotel, and I soon figured out how to use the Oyster Card to navigate my way around the city.
The first part of the city I had a chance to walk around was Westminster, where I saw Big Ben (the clock tower for those who don’t know), the Palace of Westminster, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. Unfortunately, many of these places were under renovation.
I spent most of the next day in the City of London area, touring the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge. The Tower of…
