London

Back in rainy London after a once again delayed flight with EasyJet.
Yesterday I spent a day seeing the amazing sights of Highland Scotland. Many snow-capped mountains were seen, a flat Loch Ness was cruised upon, and plenty was learned about the land that Clan MacKenzie once held. Definately will be making a return trip to this area of the world someday. Very friendly people and beautiful lands.
Left for London is a trip to the British Museum, the Freud Museum, some parks and palaces, and perhaps the Ministry of Sound Saturday night.

Yesterday I ended up sleeping for most of the afternoon, getting back in sync. Skype has been working fabulously for communications. I'm staying at the Astor Museum hostel. Has a lot of character, seems clean enough, and is right across the street from the British Museum. This morning I walked to Piccadilly Circus, and finally found some restaurants. Too many in fact. The Theatre district around Piccadilly Circus reminds me quite a bit of Times Square in New York. At an internet cafe on Charing Cross right beside the Astoria, where I will be seeing Broken Social Scene tonight. Might try the London Zoo this afternoon, Amsterdam tomorrow.
Overall the English don't seem to be as they are portrayed. They don't seem plain and boring. They do seem very friendly and I appreciate their use of "please" and "thank you".

Arrived in London about three hours ago. Flight was about 60% full so I lucked out and had a row to myself. After flying in a holding pattern over Heathrow for about ten minutes, the plane went through the cloud cover that still covers the city and emerged with the London Eye and the rest of the downtown's sites in view. Getting through customs took about 10 minutes and by that time my luggage was waiting for me on the other side. Smooth Underground ride to Russell Square station, dropped off my bag at the hostel as check-in isn't until 2:00 (front desk girl was from Toronto), walked around for the past couple of hours getting my Magellan sense and I'm here now.