Day 2: Zoo

I arrived in London safely! and survived the Tube without getting lost! Since I got here a whole day before the program technically starts, I have had all day to myself. I am so grateful for Melissa Stevenson who introduced me to Chelsea Smart, my new friend who is letting me crash her flat tonight. She is adorable and I want to grow up to be like her. Really though.

After I dropped off all of my stuff, I explored. Chelsea told me about markets just down the street so I ventured out and saw the cutest shopping places with cheap prices and all clothes I wanted. I limited myself to two pairs of earrings for 5 pounds. Not bad, right?

I allowed myself to wander around the area near Chelsea's flat and walked past quaint little flats that I would love to call my own! The little girls and boys who had just gotten out of school were all dressed up in uniform with their British accents...perfection. I came to a random park and sat down for a bit. Then this little guy came running up and all I felt was pure joy:

A visit from puppy Fred!

 I still felt ambitious, so I kept walking. There were signs everywhere for the London Zoo, and after finding a map, I realized it was SUPER close to where I was. So I went...with myself...and we had a great time!

 After I got home, Chelsea took me to her favorite place to get fish and chips. If I'm gonna be a Brit, I'd better start acting (eating) like one! They weren't even bad. I just don't think it will be necessary for me to have that much fried fish too often on this trip.
It's 8:47 pm and I am exhausted.

Goodnight all.