Decided I would post a blog after all.
Last night I chilled out and then went for a walk along the water. I only had the clothes I was wearing today set out so wore them (not as many layers!) so it was a bit chilly! Sat down near the sculpture Marleen and I went to on our first day here and just took it all in one last time.
Had an ok night of sleep. Nowhere near as many people coming and going so that was better. This morning it was my turn to wake everyone up (muahaha). Got up at 6.20am and got dressed and left. Walked to the bus station and caught the 45 minute bus to the airport.
The weather today in Iceland was stunning! Sunny and lovely - shame it was only 4 degrees though. I got to the airport and checked in no worries. Watched a bit of Sydney vs Carlton on the iPad whilst I waited and then boarded.
After taking off we were treated with some gorgeous views from the plane window, that's the main reason I decided to post today as I wanted to show you the photos. Could see the city and then lots of glaciers, snow and coastline. Lovely!!
It was great to finally have a permanent address to fill in on the UK immigration form and write "teacher" knowing I now have a place to live and some work. I'm a real temporary resident!!!
I was sitting next to a guy from New Jersey who's based in England in the U.S. Airforce. We chatted for a while and then I watched the first and fourth quarters of Hawthorn vs Essendon from round 2. The iPad would only let me download two quarters of a game, and I picked that game as it was such a close one. What a game!!!!! I already knew who won and I still found myself wondering how Essendon would come back in the last 2 minutes. Still got goosebumps when Hooker kicked that goal (what was he doing in the forward line?!) and still felt nervous at the end. So funny that Breust had the ball running into an open goal right at the end!!
Once I landed I got the bus to Golders Green tube station and then the tube to Old Street. It's so strange to be back in the same place again!! I did some washing and got ready and then went to the station to meet my friend Kahn who's staying here the next few days. Tonight we went out to a really cool restaurant near Bond Street tube station called 'Meat Liquor'. Having a bit of an early night tonight as we are both wrecked. He only left NZ six days ago so still a bit jet lagged. Tmro we are going to Kew Gardens so stay tuned.
Love to all
Claire
Xoxox
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