A “Janner” in the “smoke” Essay

As I step out of the carriage at Paddington station I feel a sensation that I feel every time I come back to this stunning and enchanting urban center that I love so much. The red teleph unity boxes, black taxis and the marvellous architecture.This visit Im staying in one of the many travel inns in capital of the United Kingdom, this one is situated the other side of the tower bridge which is a bit different to the kind of zestyel that I normally stay in when Im visiting London but this is no normal visit. This visit I am going to be a tourist and experience London from a different viewpoint. Now I have to find a taxi and drop off my bags. The taxi driver finds the hotel effortlessly and I am soon at reception checking in. My inhabit is large and airy, decorated in standard travel inn style. I drop my bags and go down to the lay off to find my friends, as tonight we are visiting the very popular Maxwells restaurant in Covent Garden.Well all I tooshie say for the meal is superb B urgers and chips may not sound very nice but theyve ruined its greasy reputation. Now back in my hotel room Im making my self a coffee from the mini bar and am running myself a pleasantly hot bath which I will lay in for a couple of hours.Today is Saturday and I will be visiting the famous Oxford Street with its many shops. The first one on my Itinerary will be Hamlys toyshop, which I think is incredible and great for children of all ages Also on this magnificent street is the Warner bros. bewray and Selfridges.Later on in the day I will stroll through St. James Park, which links on to Buckingham palace, any trip to London, shouldnt be without this relaxing experience.Tremendous. Fantastic. In St. James Park the squirrels have become so aimd to humans that one came and ate out of my hand I was astonished. tonight Im planning on staying in, ordering a pizza and watching the television, in order to re charge my batteries ready for another arduous day.Its 700am and Ive just been wok en up by some couple next door having a row and I cant bring on back to sleep so Im going to set out earlier than expected go on a tour slew round main London.Im on the tour bus now and its great. on that point are more people than Id pattern on the tour but most of them are foreigners. So far weve passed St. Pauls Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar square and many more magical and momentous tourist attractions. Next I will be visiting Covent Garden to do a spot of light shopping and watch the performers.Having a hot choco slowly and a bun at a small coffee shop in Covent Garden and watching a street performer on a BMX doing flatland tricks that I didnt think were possible. The one thing that I have noticed that all these performers have in common is that all use juggling in there shows whether they do it on bikes, with chain saws or other hazardous objects.In these 2 days I have already spent 120 on presents for other people Toys, Clothes or food if Ive escortn it Ive bro ught it.Tonight Im having dinner in the oddly shaped building across the road from my hotel, which every time I walk pass I smell the most stunning smells ever. Spices and herbs, dessert smells of the elegant deserts and everyone who comes out, comes out smiling.Today is the day that I have been most looking forward to. Today Im going to Madame Tussauds. The offensive looking figures look like they are alive. But first I have to wait in the long queue of anxious and restless people. There is a sign in front which says, 2 HOURS FROM HERE, which sounds ridiculous.Madame Tussauds. What can say it was worth the wait, which only came to an hour in the end. It smelt strange and the rooms were hot and sticky inside. Some Japanese tourist asked me to take their picture as they stood next to the Queen and prince Philip. But I fancy having mine interpreted with Madonna. You could spend all day here but unfortunately I dont have that much time left. Ive been lucky plenteous to secure some tickets to watch Chelsea F.C play at home so it is off to the station to catch the train to Stamford Bridge before catching the late train home to Plymouth.What will I remember most about this different trip to London? As a tourist I see how fast the city moves, how dusty, how sticky and how lonely city can be when you are on your own