Day 1 & 2: LAX to LONDON

The five travelers: Mary, Becca, Grace, Kendra and Jaxon all met at LAX on time at 2pm. 

They quickly learned how to use the ticket machine by scanning their passports and receiving their airplane tickets. We walked to our gate and found seats. They went to buy pizza and came back talking non-stop. We all had a conversation about what to expect while traveling. We found out seats on the plane and enjoyed the hour flight to Phoenix.

 
Our flight was an hour late, so when we arrived Phoenix we had to RUN to British Airways to find our gate. Luckily, we found an airport tram guy who gave us a lift! We were sweating and excited, but found our gate and easily found our seats for a 9 hour flight. 

During the flight, we were uncomfortable, and most didn't sleep but an hour. 

We arrived Heathrow and took the express to Paddington station 

where we then walked about 1 mile to our hotel Bertaya in the Queensway station district. We rested for two hours and then walked through Kensington Garden park to our dinner at Maggie Jones. 

The girls ordered Salmon, Steak, Shepards Pie and had Burnt Creme and Bread and Pudding for dessert. We then walked back through the park, 

found swans in the lake,

and walked back to Queensway for gelato. Back at the hotel, 

everyone was ready for bed. 

Wonderful beginning to an amazing 21 day adventure.