August 31
2:07pm

Oh gosh. Let me wrap my head around this? the last time I woke up was on August 30, 6:30am and now it is August 31, 7:09am (in Calgary at least).So that means that I have successfully not slept for a full 24hours. Wow. Don't think I've done that before.

The flight was brutally long, food was tasteless, there was no in-flight entertainment, and I was in this cramped tiny space where I could feel the blubber of the lady next to me.Not pleasant.However, the sunny sky in early London morning was refreshing and woke up my sleepy eyes.

I am now on the Virgin trains from London to Liverpool, gazing at the green lands filled with tons of trees, and houses all made of brick with tiny, tiny windows.This area of the country looks worn down, I must say.Brown, rusty, and faded?

So one scary thing today? the 5 of us were trying to get onto the train, and for some reason, I was the only one who managed to get on, while Dave who was following, got squished at the door, and he could not get onto the train.Now I know back home, the doors to the train would automatically open if it senses something is in the way? but nope, not here.They will squish you out, even if it costs an arm or two.So for 4 whole stations in London, I was on the subway by my entire self.And when I got out, I had to wait 2 lonely minutes for the rest of them.But in those 2 minutes, I had to learn some quick survival skills.

Oh yea, I must say that the train systems here in linking up the cities are quite amazing.I could get used to this.But it was definitely difficult the first time around?!

I am so sleepy, yet alert right now - not sure if I am making much sense.Will post this as soon as I get wireless connection.

Weak hugs & kisses