London. If we told you that there was something about this city we didn't like, that'd be a lie... We arrived at Victoria Station after taking the subway from the airport, and looked like two kids who were just left at Disney for the first time. We had no idea where to go, but had to learn to keep up with the fast pace of the locals. Let's just say that if you know the hustle and bustle of New York, you're good. After a couple of hours we were walking through the city as if we had lived here for years and that just gave us the confidence to start thinking about moving here!! Haha! No, but all jokes aside, it's a possibility! So first thing on the list was the world-known Buckingham Palace, of course. It was so beautiful and the gold details made it that much more impressive. We missed the Change of Guards that day, no worries though because this time of year they do it every day. Up next was the Big Ben and the House of Parliament, where we ran into a strike with thousands of people who were against the recent Police cuts. But before that we came across this breathtaking church where Winston Churchill got married. Speaking of Churchill, did you know he has a statue right across from that church and electricty runs through it so that birds don't stand on his head, as per his request? Interesting, huh? Now back to the plan... The Big Ben was everything one expects and more. Along with the parliament, it is very big and its architectural features are mind blowing, nothing like the flat structures one sees in most of the US. To help us understand more of London's history and the significance of structures like these, we had downloaded the Rick Steve's app and it was like having a private tour at the tip of our thumbs for free! One of the tours on this app guided us to the 10 Downing Street also referred to as the Black Brick House, where the Prime Minister lives. Down that same street there were also memorials including two that were in honor of both the men and women who died in WWII. After, it started to rain so we sought shelter in the National Art Gallery, where there was a beautiful, huge statue in front, but we can't seem to recall the name. It didn't rain for too long, but by this time we had walked for about five hours and jet lag was kicking in. We went to finally check in at our hotel and although we knew that it was going to be a tiny room, I don't think anyone could be prepared to be in this room that is smaller than an interior room on a cruise. Thankfully we only have a carry on each, but even then it was veryyyy cramped. It is such a practical hotel that they even charge you if you want to watch tv... In your own room. Oh well, that's what you get for being on a budget and wanting to be in a central location. After a well-deserved nap we headed over to the infamous Picadilly Circus. No, it's not a circus, if you thought so I wouldn't blame you. It's more of London's version of Time Square, with big billboard light signs; people dancing, signing, playing instruments for money; and just a lot of people walking to clubs, pubs, or wherever their destination may be. We went to a café and sat outside to do some people watching. Sandy ordered a Peroni, and I was too cold for beer so I order a hot chocolate, the best one I've ever had if I may add. After walking around a bit more, we walked back to the hotel and happily called it a night after a very successful first day abroad!