Sluggish but still excited

So as Taras said before, we made it through customs relatively easily, and after setting up a homestead in Taras' sister's home (we owe her so much or letting us invade for these seven days) we were out the door. Today was far more eventful than I ever could have predicted, we just kept going! It started with a leisurely stroll through Camden Town, checking out the endless alleys filled with food vendors and antique shops and local artists, I could have stayed there for weeks. But alas, the boys of the group couldn't stomach the massive amounts of shopping like we girls could, so after some time we changed course and headed towards Regent's Park. Even though the day started out with some light rain, by the time we got to the park the rain had stopped and the sun was almost shining through the thin cloud-cover. As a group we dominated the entirety of the Broad Walk through the park, strolling easily as we took in the scenery of grass, trees, old buildings, and many many soccer (oops, futball) players peppering the fields. It was around this time that my body from the waist down was really beginning to scream, but I ignored it, pushing onward because damned if I was going to let jet-lag bring me down while in London.
After strolling through the beautiful Queen's Park we left Regent's Park, and this is where my memory gets fuzzy. There was a lot of walking, a lot of quick decisions and changing-of-minds, and there was a good portion of time where I honestly had no clue where we were going or why, and I was simply concentrating entirely on hobbling along with the group, doing everything in my power to keep my aching body in motion. At some point we ended up at Trafalgar Square (where an early St. Patrick's Day celebration was in full swing, very confusing), got food and admired Big Ben ad the Thames for a bit, then went to Westminster Abby for an organ recital. This recital, while very beautiful and enjoyable simply due to its location, was very successful in putting us all to sleep. Oops.
So now here we are, trying to stay awake as late as possible, but even as I type people are dropping like flies. Soon I will be joining them. Today had its hardships to be sure, but I'm really looking forward to gaining better consciousness and really diving into this trip after having just a taste of what's to come. But, for now, I will simply concentrate on getting some much needed rest. Good. Night.