In the feature that I am generically calling the Daily Travel Log, I set for the simple basics of each days travels and happenings. Details and nuances will need to be examined through the filter of my other reflective essays.
August 20th, 2012:
Today I flew in to London Heathrow airport from Chicago. I stayed at the Travel Lodge outside of the airport.
August 21st, 2012:
Today I traveled from the Travel Lodge in London to my hostel in Central London. It doesn't sound like much but it was a venture for this novice.
August 22nd, 2012:
My day began with a writing and reflecting session in Russell Square. I toured the British Museum and the Royal Academy of the Arts.
August 23rd, 2012:
I attempted to put in my time at the National Gallery but was to distracted by the sunny day. I watched passers by in Trafalgar Square, walked past Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Parliament. Highlights of the day include touring the Supreme Court and the Institute for Contemporary Arts (ICA).
August 24th, 2012:
I walked a ridiculous distance through Hyde Park to the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum. I revisited the National Gallery to see a few things that I missed.
August 25th, 2012:
Today, I traveled from Central London to Oxford. I walked the streets of Oxford and ate lunch in the meadows outside of Christ's Church Cathedral. Chatted up a collection of folks at the hostel.
August 26th, 2012:
I explored the streets of Oxford further with my new friend Yiming. Ate lunch at the first Pub in Oxford, Turf Tavern.
August 27th, 2012:
Traveled from Oxford to Liverpool. Met two Americans on the train (Lauren and Megan). Visited the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum. Walked around Albert's Dock in the rain.
August 28th, 2012:
This was my lazy Sunday. I slept in. Walked the streets of Liverpool. Soaked up the free WIFI at the Starbucks. (Yes, I know but free WIFI) Walked way off of the beaten path to try to see the actual Atlantic Ocean but found myself at the Liverpool Waste Water Plant.
August 29th, 2012:
Traveled from Liverpool to Windermere. Hoofed my backpack three miles to the hostel in the prime farm lands of the area. Walked from hostel to Ambleside and back again. Collapsed in exhaustion after making a giant pan of ravioli, meatballs, sauce and red wine.
August 30th, 2012:
Traveled by bus to Penrith by bus. I was unable to find lodging so I traveled by train to Edinburgh. Catching up on writing, posting and doing errands.
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