Wednesday, July 28, 2010

For those of you who go and view our pictures, do not worry! one of the girls has not been turned into a frog. The beautiful tree frog you see time to time during the travels is our trip mascot Penelope. She is going to be with us through the United Kingdom! Just FYI :) The other girls were too exhausted to post anything this evening, maybe tomorrow between tours? TTYL :) Cheryl
LIZZY- I am EXHAUSTED!!! We had loads of fun today, and London is AWESOME!
Just got to the hotel about a few minutes ago then we arrived in London around 12 P.M. I'm havin so much fun we ate ate very great place but now its time to have more fun well talk to Y'all later ~ Inkeria
Wow, what a whirlwind day we have had. we have figured out the underground with out any major complications. (just have to remember whether we are heading northbound, eastbound etc.) It was so neat watching the girls reaction when i pointed out the top of the London eye as we stood in the lobby of the Waterloo Station. They were just speechless for a few moments, trust me only a few, then the questions started to fly are we doing this, are we doing that, can we go to the London Eye now? Can we go see this and that?? Well we made it down to the London Eye and did a ton of pictures, then on to the waterfront proper to take pictures of Big Ben, Parliment and Westminster Abbey. We walked across Westminster bridge and took many photos with Big Ben and then we headed off just to explore the streets of London (trying to find a place to eat everyone could agree on :) ) We walked up to Trafalgar square and headed past the circle and found a great Italian spaghetti shop. The food was fabulous authentic Italian. The sauces etc were just amazing. With full bellies, that was about all we could take. We walked (slowly) back to the Charing Cross station for the underground and then transferred back to good old Piccadilly Line to come back to the rooms. I cant believe the girls still hvae this much energy that they want to stay up and play on FB and enter their blogs. I am ready to go to bed. . . after a hot shower that is!
Tomorrow is another day, a very busy day. we will be heading out of the hotel around 8:30-9:00 so e can make it down for the changing of the guards. We will update everyone with more as we can. Sleep tight USA, it is 9:45 here (only 4:45 for everyone back in Georgia) We have been up most the night and looking forward to sleep Talk to everyone later :)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

LIZZY- 1 hour till boarding!!!! Thanks to my new best friend the Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino, I'm extremely chipper and completely awake! I could almost hear the groans when the other passengers saw a pack of teenagers armed with Starbucks! (lol jk) Well, we'll try to be as quiet and polite as possible... but for now, back to hyper anticipation!!! Woohoo!!! xoxoxoxo ;D
Finally, Sorry for the delay in updates, but we had to get to the gate and fight with wireless (which is no longer free at Atlanta International Airport, FYI)

But, I digress. We are here! We are camped out at gate E 01 waiting for our flight to London Heathrow Airport. Everyone is so excited and jumpy (starbucks didn't help). It is going to be a fun fun fun trip. We arrived at the airport, check in was a breeze, then on to the train. The girls did an amazing job train surfing! We had a wonderful dinner at TGI Fridays and headed to our gate. This will definitely be an adventure. More Later, gonna let the girls get on for a while and post some blogs of their own.
Cheryl
LIZZY: I can't wait until 4:00!!! I'm counting the seconds!!! I'm a little nervous and a LOT excited! I can't wait. Originally I was kind-of worried that the other girls wouldn't like me, but they're all really great. So far we're having a blast, and we're laughing like we've known each other for years. I can't believe that in less than 24 hours I will be in London!!! Gosh... it's going to be a LONG flight -- literally -- about 13 hours! Maybe a Starbucks pick-me-up at the airport? Haha, we'll see. ;D
ready for my first flight i can't even wait at first i was scared but now it in God's hands so I 'm good now i can't hardly wait!!!!!! LONDON HERE I COME!!!!!!!!

Inkeria
Well, today is the day, we will be heading out on the shuttle to the airport in about an hour and a half. WOW we are almost there.

We will hit the Atlanta Airport, get tickets, check bags, go through security and have dinner. Then it is time to prepare for the flight. We have a great group of girls and we have had fun getting to know each other all night. I cant wait for this adventure to be underway !
Cheryl :)

Monday, July 26, 2010

Wow, we are in the final final countdown. We have our first girl and it is official now. There is not changing our minds now, (like we would anyway) we will be having the girls all get on here soon and put their thoughts down. This is going to be so exciting. More late

Sunday, July 25, 2010

2 days that's it and we r off! I am here at CMJ (camp Martha Johnston) getting all the last minute touches done before the girls arrive tomorrow around 3 pm. I am so excited, i just hope i have everything covered. you know those last minute gitters. but, gonna hit the sack and start nice and early in the morning.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

oh, ok, i am in denial. time is ticking, life is moving on and i am still lying here in bed. My head feels like it is ready to explode. i have a few things out to be packed, i have some things organized, aaaaakkkkk. how will it all be done by 6 tonight? To top it all off this is our anniversary and i wanted to spend some time with my husband, but i dont see how unless he is going to help me pack?

Friday, July 23, 2010

Video From the Vault: Let

Here is a great video - girl scout camping at the start !

Video From the Vault: Let
ok, well here it is almost 3 in the afternoon and i have nothing done. spent 3 hours at the office (on my day off) and then ran and picked up the British pounds for the trip, got the cover for my cell phone replaced and set up the international plan. so well, i guess i did get a few things done. but now i am home, i think i am . . . gonna take a nap that sounds like fun.
The countdown continues!!!! only 4 days. So, today is going through and finalizing all paperwork, getting the Pounds to have on hand, stopping by att and getting phone hooked up for england and one final stop by the office. more later :)

Thursday, July 22, 2010

well it is still 5 days out, but time is ticking. The forms are all in order, the tickets are here. we are getting excited

how to decide

How do you decide what to pack? I am heading over to England and will be spending 3 days in London then off to spend a week in the English countryside camping out on the greenspace of Harewood house. it has been very rainy and wet, this will be interesting

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

5 Days and Counting

Well it is in the final countdown. Where has the time gone? We will be leaving for London in just 5 more days!!!!!! Yeah!, but wow, there is just so much to get ready and confirm. we are going to have a great time though more later, gonna get to bed and start fresh in the morning. Packing will be the first big adventure (finding the suitcase i guess is step one :) )