Hello London

Ahhhhh! Today was more London exploring fun. The more I see it, the more I realize how much there is. I meant to write more that second day, when I just saw all that stuff (The GLOBE THEATRE!!! WHERE SHAKESPEARE WAS.....if that doesn't excite me I don't know what does in this world!) but it was time to head out for some tour or something.

Last night I went on the "Dark Underbelly of London" tour where they trace Jack the Ripper's footsteps, go over medieval English torture techniques, etc. It was pretty cool. I was hoping it would be a little more scary but it was actually more informative than anything. It's fascinating. Also, seriously spent so much time in the Tate Modern contemporary art museum, and it was amazing. Can't help but share more pictures from there.

Today I spent the morning in Camden market, where there are super cheap wares of all sorts. Tapestries, Knock-off "brand name" shirts, delicious ethnic foods of all varieties, Pens, Magnets, Souvenirs, Postcards, etc. It was so exhilarating, and I finally purchased some souvenirs and even some things for myself! Then, I spent the entire day with my cousin. It was lovely. We went to M&M World...don't worry, pictures are below, out shopping at Picadilly and in Oxford (Top Shop anyone? They have frozen yogurt IN the store, WHILE you shop for trendy outfits!), went to this gigantic toy store and played with the toys, then went out in squares and listened to live street performers. This one woman did her own renditions of Destiny's Child "Survivor" and "I Will Survive," etc and she had this rootsy, soul voice kind of like the English-Brazilian version of Joss Stone. It was great. Stephanie commented on how I brought her up even later on but I LOVED her performance!! We went on the London Eye and saw the entire city from that gigantic ferris wheel and ended the night with a Malaysian FEAST which even the owner was pleasantly surprised at how much food we tiny Asian girls could down. It was great.  Can you tell?? I could blabber on and on about this.

Pictures!

 Our tour guide discussing ghosts and torture in the London tower

 The church where Jack the Ripper first stalked his victims, which happened to be prostitutes

 Camden Market! Way more exciting than it looks in this picture.

 Chinatown, dim sum, happy.

 This picture had to be taken, obviously. Abbey Road.

 Yes, that is my finger again.

 Up at the top, so high up! Hi London!