London Day 2

August 1st

After browsing some of the tourists shops across Baker St. Karen and I met up along with others to go see Abbey Rd. She showed me how to use the tube and it is easy/idiot proof in my opinion. We got on at the Bakerloo line from Baker St to Maide Vale and walked for about 5 minutes up to Abbey Rd. Once we got there they were confused if it was actually the famous crosswalk and I said yes.

So by this point I'm ready to freak out because c'mon...it's Abbey Rd we're talking about. My one and only goal was to take a photo of me walking across with no shoes on Just like Paul McCartney did on the famous Abbey Rd. Cover.




After that I had to write my name on the Abbey Rd. Studios Wall outside. Unfortunately the public is not allowed inside the studios. For artists to go in there it costs about 2000 pounds a day and you could probably go inside the studios if you paid 4000 haha.


A few blocks away there was a Beatles Coffee Shop Karen mentioned. It was at St Johns Underground Station. The shop itself was a small shop but they had a lot of stuff to offer. I only bought a Beatles wallet and an Abbey Rd. pen because Karen said there is a Beatles Store right by Regent's Park. Once I was satisfied, we left and I went with Karen to Euston to pick up her older sister Elizabeth who flew in from DTW. However on the way Karen was a bit concerned because there is Euston Square and Euston Station and was confused which one her sis would be at. Luckily we found each other at Euston. After seeing where her sister was staying we took the Tram back to Regent's Park College where Karen treated us to lunch since she had money left over int the cafeteria. Once we finished eating, Karen had to pack up her things. Her and Elizabeth were going to Scotland for a week. We said our goodbyes and then I was off by myself. It was very nice that Karen showed me how to use the tube- the rest was a cake walk. If i was in another country I would most likely be screwed.

So when i was done I ended up going out to a Korean restauruant right outside of Paddington Station. It was very good and ended up talking with an old english couple throughout the meal.

The following day I woke up and went on a Beatle's Walking Tour that met up at ___. The guide, Richard, was quite humurous and has met Paul McCartney numerous times since the 1980s...(continued in part 3)