July 11 – London to Berlin

Today we got to sleep in until nine thirty, which was a relief even to me who prefers to sleep until noon. We woke up and ate a continental breakfast at the hotel. It was pretty satisfying; best part being the coffee machine that provided all types of hot drinks instantly. Then we packed and repacked worrying about the weight limits for our luggage (which everyone managed to pass). Then we left the hotel, leaving our luggage in a storage room in the hotel, for a small village called Bishop Stortford.

It took two busses and all of fifteen minutes to get there, but it was worth it. Once there we were let loose to explore (in no less than groups of three of coarse, but still). There was a nice little shopping mall, and if you dared to venture from there cute little shops all around. Although we all split up we managed to all eat at the same little café which served wraps and sandwiches and such. We met on a corner at three to catch a bus to go to the airport. Then we caught another bus to take us to the hotel, only to return to the airport soon after with out luggage. The journey to the plane took a great deal of time and frustration largely due to a group of German students who I can only guess must have been extremely anxious to get home what with all the pushing and budging. So after a couple gate changes and all out sprints we boarded the plane. It was the first time any of us went outside and up the stairs…It was just like the movies! On the plane Cat and I got the best seats in the house, next to the most wonderful person there.

It was a quick ride, and at the airport we were greeted by a tour guide from previous trips, Dee. We got on a bus which took us to a restaurant where we picked up some water and sandwiches (I ate the bread) then headed to the Kienbaum Sports Center where we stayed the night.

By Sophie McBride