Across the pond

Just got back from a trip to London. A few notes:

Hostels are fun - if you are there with a group of friends. Not so fun if you are staying with strangers who all have different schedules. (On the plus side, you have to opportunity to get a peek at cute girls in panties at sunrise)

Most British food seemed to center around fried meat and fried potatoes, with a side of peas.

Nighttime activities appear to close very early, unlike NYC.

Dave and I are now masters of the London public transportation system.

Poor exchange rate = spendthrifts (that's me and Dave)

The best place to exchange money is at these tiny no-commission shops in Bayswater, near Queensway station and Notting Hill.

You can make pigeons fly by tossing a red or orange colored object up in the air (according to a resident guru)