Graphic Design in London 2020 - Day 1

Our trip began at 2:15am on Friday, February 28th. A tired but very prompt group of
travelers gathered at St Rose to begin our trip to London. 

We were very pleased to be met by a very friendly bus drive Steve who expertly drove us down to Newark through gals of wind that plagued the thruway. Thank you Steve!

The United Group Services desk did a wonderful job of ticketing the group even though it meant a little waiting around. After a long and hectic transition through security we were ready for a snack and perhaps a coffee pick me up.

We were lucky to see a beautiful sunrise over Manhattan as we waited.

Sometimes the early morning has benefits!

Newark Terminal C recently we through a remodeling and as designers/artists
we had to try out the new amenities

This is what the new Newark layout looks like - a lot of ipads and table tops. What do you think?

Our London journey was uneventful. The plane was rather empty except for the economy area - which was full - of course. We got to catch up on movies and kept ourselves well hydrated. The ride began and ended with some fun turbulence due to the wind at both ends, but at last we made it across the pond. Our trip through customs and baggage claim was uneventful.

We did not that the airport was very quiet - which was nice.

As we left the airport, we were met by Tony and Saul - a couple of wonderful Brits from
Silver Fleet Transport Services who enthusiastically escorted us to Earls Court YHA.
They regaled the group with advice, thoughts on Brexit and tales from their childhood and

provided us with some much needed bottled water. Thank you Tony and Saul!

We arrived at our destination around 10:30pm

This is our hostel. It is in a beautiful neighborhood on the west side of Hyde Park.

Needless to say everyone was exhausted. We sorted out our rooms. A few students went down to the local M&S Grocery Store for a snack before calling it a night.

Here is the view from our breakfast lounge at Earls Court YHA.

Sweet dreams to everyone. Tomorrow is the start of our adventure.

Submitted by Jessica Loy: Trip Leader