Tuesday, June 10, 2008

We're Alive!


Well first day is over and done, but what a fun and weird day! The plan of staying up all night did not helps us sleep on the plane, so we were in a zombie like state for most of the day, till we took an hour nap at St. Jame's Park and then Hyde Park with I swear all of London. We lucked out! Yesterday was hottest day of the year, apparently even hotter than Spain, so everyone in London was laying out in the parks. Not sure if they do this on normal days, but people taking naps during their lunch break. Anyways...
Dad we went and saw Westminster Abbey and wow. Was really really cool. So insane all the intricate details, every little bit had a face or intense design. Was really cool learning about all who was buried there. We def were wishing we were more knowledgeable about this stuff though. Then we checked out Buckingham Palace, Big Ben- it really is freakin' big. We got of the tube and bam! there it is. So our first day was very fun, rode the tube all day. Went to Harrods, did not buy anything though!
We are staying at the Journey's Smoking Barrels Hostel, fairly close to town, 15 pounds each for two nights, pretty good! Includes breakfast and we can ditch our bags here for the day.

So Tony is extremely happy, we found a gym for him to check out and go train at, a MMA (UFC) gym. And it is def something straight out of Rocky, it's in this random little town that we wandered through till pointed in the right direction. As you are strolling up there are multiple BMW cars, street bikes, and anything you would consider a baller car with Tap Out stickers on, so we knew it must be close. Come around this corner/alley thing and have about 40-50 shirtless guys in this hanger like warehouse just doing their thing. Tony was in love. We stayed there for a few hours, he rolled, I hung out. Everyone was super super friendly and helpful. Hopefully Tony will write something about it but all I know is he says it was the shittiest equipment he's seen but amazing training, these guys were legit and good. I'll leave the rest of that for him to tell you about. He is still in bed because he woke up at 6am for some random reason and decided to go for a run....

Well that was our first day. More to come! Thanks for whoever put the link to the Tv spot of Tony's fight, he's going to be so excited! Miss you all! Mom give Roxi a kiss for me. Thursday we'll be staying with Tony's friend so if she let's me I'll try to upload pics of our first few days.
Tim, any good suggestions of where I should upload my pics too for safety reasons? I'm scared my camera might get stolen or I'll run out of memory space so I want to try to get pics on a website as much as I can. Shutterfly? or just do Photobucket? I need somewhere I can order prints from because getting them back off the website is not good, always crappy pics. So I'll just order prints and CDs from that website in case it happens. Which it better not! Thanks!

2 comments:

KATIE said...

thats sooo cool! i figured staying up wouldnt do the trick.
miss you guys let tony know i have his hat im holding it hostage till i know you are back safe! hehehe
whats the hour difference? and how long was the flight again?
i kept thinkin you were landing there at 8 am and you are about 6 or 7 hours difference so thats like a million hours.
miss you guys lots i keep checking this!

kristen23 said...

smelli kelli!!! and tony!!-i have not met you yet!! HOW ARE THINGS?? i hope all is going good!! i read your blog!! it sounds soo exciting!! you guys have seen so much already and its the first day!! i bet the plane ride was rough but you guys survived!!! the rocky gym cracked meup cause i could just totally see that!! haha well i wish i could see all the sights you guys have seen!! soooo i am expecting pictures just like everyone else!!! you guys take care, be safe and keep all of us updated!!!

kristen