The leaves have started changing color here and you can find me drinking, no not tea, but instant coffee. Yes, the locals might be ashamed of me that I don\u2019t drink tea but I don\u2019t think anyone has caught on to me yet. Fun fact, the public transportation system is entirely different from the crazy L train in Chicago. The Tube is quiet, yes, I really mean quiet and if someone is having a conversation they\u2019re talking in hushed tone. So, if you\u2019re on the Tube and you\u2019re talking extremely loudly expect to get some dirty looks thrown at you or at least a sideways glance. On the plus side, I\u2019d like to think I\u2019m blending in because I get asked for directions. I\u2019ve also probably directed people the total opposite way, but hey that\u2019s okay. Also, don\u2019t forget to tap your oyster when leaving the Tube because that will get you some dirty looks for holding up the exit and a very embarrassing experience.<\/p>\n
If you decide to take a walk through the beautiful Kensington Gardens, watch out for the birds. The swans and geese swimming in the pond are stunning, until they decide to attack. A flock of pigeons almost took me down after my run and I seemed to be the only person fazed. Kensington Gardens is beautiful in the fall with all the leaves changing color so it is definitely a must see, especially with Kensington Palace attached to it where William and Kate live (no sightings of them yet unfortunately). If you\u2019re told to \u201cqueue up\u201d they\u2019re not talking about your Netflix queue they\u2019re asking you to line up. As much as I\u2019ve tried to blend in they definitely know the Americans from the locals and there is nothing wrong with that! Just remember to stay in hushed tones on the Tube and watch out for the birds and you\u2019ll be okay.<\/p>\n
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The leaves have started changing color here and you can find me drinking, no not tea, but instant coffee. Yes, the locals might be ashamed of me that I don\u2019t drink tea but I don\u2019t think anyone has caught on to me yet. Fun fact, the public transportation system is entirely different from the crazy … <\/p>\n