London - Day 4

It's 8:12am to be exact and I'm just starting to pack up and get ready to move to another hostel which isn't far from where I'm at - Holborn.

Yesterday, the hot water system broke which drove everyone nuts!!

It's sooo nice to have a long and relaxing hot shower this morning...I think I was in there for at least half an hour lol!

Okies, just to pass the time, I thought I'll share with you guys my random thoughts/tips on London so far:

- If you're bringing your mobile phone from home, make sure that it is 'unlocked'. Contact your service provider before you leave home and you may need to pay a fee. I bought a UK Sim Card and it would not register as the phone is locked. If you haven't done this, you can always ask the mobile shop and they will charge you a fee of about 10 pounds (that's what I've been told!)

- I'm glad that I bought nasal spray. The pollution in London is pretty bad combined with the cool weather. Not very pleasant for an allergy sufferer like myself.

- Organise your UK bank account with 1st Contact. You can do this when you arrive or before. I suggest that you do it before as it makes the process alot easier. I did it yesterday through HSBC and it was easy to set up - it will be ready for collection in the next 10 days, after my Contiki tour.

- Ladies, if you have frizzy, ruthless hair, I suggest you bring your GHD/hair straightner/hair dryer. I was going to bring mine, but for some reason, took it out the last minute...darn!

- I'm glad that I bought a small plastic container to make my 2 min noodles etc - who knows how many people have used the bowls/plates at the hostel!!

- I'm glad that I booked a single dorm room - ladies - if you're travelling solo I suggest you book this in advance

- I'm glad that I bought a shower cap - trust me, it was very handy

- I'm glad that I did alot of walking rather than catching a tube from one station to another - you see a whole lot more of London than you realise - so make sure you bring comfy walking shoes!

- Be a tourist while you have a chance as when you start working you may not have the time to do just that!!

- I'm glad that I came with no expectations!