Most of you know that the 4th of July is Independence Day in America, but do you know that the 14th of July is France’s National Day? Every year, we celebrate the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 and the start of the French Revolution.
After making sure she didn’t feel guilty about the “nice” guy from the airport, I tried helping with the lost luggage. I told her that we should tell the hostel staff about it to ask their advice. It was probably not the first time that happened.
It was my last day in Edinburgh and I was sitting in the dining room of my hostel, having breakfast. A really good breakfast actually. Authentic orange juice, pastries and a coffee. The hostel was a bit expensive, but it was really cool and, for once, I liked not feeling poor by staying in a very basic hostel. Anyway, I was fully satisfied with my morning. Until she arrived.
While I was living in London, I visited many countries far far away from Kingsbury, where my house was. Scotland was just too near, I guess. I kept telling myself that I could go anytime. Just before going back to France, in August, I booked my stay in Edinburgh.
Last June, England celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Can you imagine? 70 years as a ruler. Can you imagine the UK without the Queen? Well, I was there. Although, I have to admit I was mostly there to see my friend. Still, I enjoyed seeing British people celebrating the Jubilee everywhere! Even on boats! On June 3rd, we traveled to Hampton Court to do a boat trip on the Thames.
Kew Gardens seemed really nice. However, for some reason, I never went there. I think it was a bit far from my house. Finally, in 2015, I went to Christmas At Kew with a friend.
A lot of weird things happen in London during Christmas time. For example, have you ever seen a gathering of Santas? No? Well, stay with me and you will.
As a child, you were probably involved in a few or even many pillow fights. Do you know that there is an official Pillow Fight Day on the first Saturday in April?
Last week, I spent a few days in London. My friend is incredibly knowledgeable about what to do in London, and when I told her I was looking for a place to do shopping and walk in a park, she suggested Kingston Upon Thames that is close to Hampton Court Park. And it was the perfect idea!
