Well I have arrived in beautiful, cold and rainy England. I am living in an area called Chafford Hundred whih is in Thurrock and part of the Essex county. I am currently living with 6 other Aussies in a 3 story house.
MAJOR EVENTS SO FAR:
* Did my first sightseeing tour of London last Sunday - visited Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and experienced my first real WET day
* New Year's Eve - went into London to watch the fireworks. Had dinner at an indian place an experienced my first English pub where I proceded to have several 'kips' (the jet lag hadn't worn off yet). Fireworks were awesome, despite the freezing cold
* Had my first day in an english school - worked with 5 students in the primary section of a special school and enjoyed rubbing in the Ashes victory to the other teachers and support staff
Well thats about it for week 1. One of the biggest things I am noticing it the lack of daylight we have. I left for work at 7 and it was dark. It is dark again come 4.15pm. Makes you very tired and ready for bed by 7pm.
Hope you are all well and enjoying the new year. Bye for now!
