Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Day 1 LONDON BABY!!

What a trip so far! We survived the dreaded plane rides, and they turned out to be fairly smooth and they went by fast! Arriving in Heathrow airport we headed to baggage claim after going through customs, and both our bags were there waiting for us! Then we had the fun time of finding what train to take to Paddington station, following our hotel directions. We of course asked a local who seemed to look like he may know, but we got on the wrong train, and headed deaper into the airport instead away from it and towards London. Stressed, Tired, a bit anxious, we got off the train and asked some one else and were led in the right direction! From there it was simple to find our hotel and we went straight there to check in and leave our bags. Exhausted, but knowing we have to push through until nightfall, we got a pass for a tour on a double decker bus. Fun, but it started to rain! We were definetly true tourists sitting on that bus with ponchos on. We kept getting looked at and people would point and shake there heads. We took the long bus ride around central London, and hopped off at the tower of London. From here we rode on a boat on the Thyme River, going under the many London bridges. We saw pretty much all of the major attractions in a matter of three hours! Getting off at Big Ben, we walked to Buckingham Palace, through Hyde Park, and to the famous marble arch. The city is beautiful, and full of many different people and cultures. We are definetly looking forward to tomorrow when we wont be so grouchy and tired! We are headed to Portobello Market while the sun is out, which happens to be very close to our hotel, and we will see if there is something for dinner there! Hope all is well at home!