Yay, we've arrived!!

Four long flights later we have begun our adventure in the UK!

Our flights went really well, praise God! No major hiccups, no sickness, no worries. About half way through we started to get really tired, but then we just slept for most of the last two flights so that helped a LOT. We arrived in London on Monday morning a few hours late due to two delays (2 hours in Auckland while they looked for a replacement part and then gave up looking and 1 hour in Dubai when they had problems with the flight computer) but it didn't matter because we had nowhere specific to be.

Our first trip on the London underground went very smoothly (thanks to advice from friends - thanks Nikki & Catherine & Aunty Robin!) and our backpackers is barely a hop, skip & a jump from the Piccadilly station! Too easy. :)

Day 1 we were pretty tired but were determined to last the day so we went for a lovely walk down to St James's Park - so pretty! We are just amazed at how much is within easy walking distance around here!! Highlight was probably seeing two cute squirrels in the park - I thought they were shy at first, but apparently not!

Day 2 we went on a 3 hour walking tour and saw HEAPS of cool sights & buildings & monuments. Check out a few photos in our photo album.

There is just SO much to see and do here! Now I wish we were staying in London more than 5 days - we are definately going to run out of time! But fortunately we will have two years to come back again to visit.