London, calling

Today marks the end of my first working week in London. 

Hooray, I made it! 

On the first day I walked across Waterloo bridge to work and my goodness, the view of London from the river is really something. All the places I thought were so spread out when you visit by tube are actually all just next to each other, hanging out. 

This was one of the pics I got on my first day: 

I've been lucky to have mostly sunny days too, although it has been quite blowy at times. 

The first week at the new job has been very daunting, to say the least. So much to read, learn and be inducted on, and there is a big culture difference between new and old workplaces. But London itself is more than making up for that. 

Apart from a first day "what have I done?!" which almost gave me a panic attack crossing back over the aforementioned bridge, the rest of the time I have just been walking and looking around.

I feel like such a tourist, but i've never really explored London before, so i want to make the most of it now. I've indulged a little and bought an item of food each day this week; from falafel to wraps to a burger and a frozen custard dessert:

 

From a place called Shake Shack in the main piazza of Covent Garden (and it was worth every penny!) 

So far I have seen lots and lots of touristy bits, even just in the first 4 days, including: 

- Big Ben (probably my favourite because it's so shiny!)

- Houses of Parliament

- Downing Street

- The Cenotaph

- Nelson's Column

- The famous "fourth plinth" (currently home to a giant blue cockerel!)

- The Savoy Hotel

- The London Eye

And hopefully i'll see many more as the weeks go by. 

I've also learnt a few things from my first week as a London fresher, these are:

No-one else talks on the bus

Every single street is crowded ALL THE TIME

Everywhere seems to sell food (and lots of veggie choices too, hooray)

If you want to use transport you need an oyster card

Walking is usually quicker, most of the time.

I still feel very "new" here and I want to make the most of it, before It turns me into a people-and-life hating commuter; so I will be getting snap-happy over the next few weeks and trying to check out as much as i can. 

Wish me luck! 

Xx