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London Day Eleven- Free day number 3


So today was another free day. Not much occurred on this fine day so this blog post should be short. I got to sleep in today and that was wonderful! Though during the night at 12:08am my mother called me. I had tried calling her and hour earlier. It was a short chat cause international calls are expensive. But it was nice to hear her voice. I miss my parents a ton! Then I fell asleep until 11am. Unfortunately I was too exhausted to have any dreams. I love a good dream. Then I got up and ate some cereal, and got on the computer to finish my blogs. I was really behind. I then got ready for the day. At about 3pm I headed off for Paddington Station. I was determined to buy a Paddington Bear for my cousin's daughter. We adore her and I really wanted to get her something special. I headed off right when it started raining. I also was dumb and didn't put on better shoes so of course it was slippery. I got to the pharmacy near the station before I completely fell. I had no traction, slick floor made of granite or marble and down I went. I hit my knee and sat down on my bottom. While most would be embarrassed, heck I normally would be, I laughed it off and got up and continued into the station. I was on a mission. The Circle Line was unfortunately closed due to planned maintenance so I would have to take a longer route. I got on the Piccadilly Line and rode for about four stops where I got off at Piccadilly Circus. I don't know why but this is seriously my favorite station. I just love the name. I've never been out of the station so I don't know what it offers, but the name is so catching! So then I changed to the Bakerloo line, and no I am not making up the name. I laugh whenever I say it. I got on and off at Paddington, which is about 6 stops. I quickly made my way to the cart. I bought a really cute Paddington Bear. He has his goulashes, his blue raincoat, red hat, and suitcase! He is adorable and I hope she likes it! I also bought the book that goes with it, so she will know the story. I then saw a smoothie place and I couldn't resist, I missed Jamba Juice and Orange Julius. I also got a sandwich at UpperCrust. This place sells great baguette sandwiches. I was happy. I then headed back down to the tube to make my way back to the flat. When I got out it was raining even harder and the sidewalk was completely wet. I walked slowly and carefully back because I really didn't want to get hurt again. I made it to my flat where I enjoyed my sandwich and a relaxing chat with my dad on IM. After my chat with him I watched Persuasion, the version with Amanda Root. It was pretty good, and I've been craving a Jane Austen movie since I went to Bath. While I didn't do much today I had a great day. Sometimes you just need a day to take a break. We have been running around seeing so much, and I've enjoyed it all, but I'm human and to kick back and not have to worry is wonderful. Tomorrow is another free day, and I am really excited for it! I'm going to have tea, shop, and go to have fish and chips! I'm sorry this blog is so short compared to my other ones, but I didn't do much. And since I didn't do much I am going to post pictures from other places that I wanted to post in the past.
My favorite station!

A model of what the Roman Baths in Bath once looked like

I thought this was absolutely elegant

Another shot of Stonehenge

a picture of the top of a fountain. I thought this was a great picture.

me in the rose gardens, it was so pretty!

my sketch of an Egyptian head rest

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