Oxford Circus, Picadilly and more awesomeness

Hello again!

And so we continue. The sun rose on Friday the 13th and we didn't have a care in the world. We woke up, ate some breakfast and went back to sleep. Because that's how you should roll when you're on vacation. We didn't have any schedules nor plans. Just decided to see what each day would bring us.

We started our day slowly but steadily. I, for instance, explored the magnificent world of British game shows. We don't have many game shows in Finland. It's such a shame, really.

Pressure Pad

After everyone was ready to go, we headed to Oxford Circus. There is a restaurant we've been before and decided to go there since we knew it's a good place. Franki and Benny's. It's a Italian-American restaurant near Oxford Circus underground station. You should definitely visit if you're ever in London. It's good and pretty cheap.

Pizza margherita, spaghetti bolognese and chicken ceasar wrap. Yum!

We never figured out what was going on in the restaurant, but there was a photographer that took pictures every few minutes. Maybe it was for their website or something, we'll never know. Once our bellies were full we headed towards our next destination, Picadilly Circus. We wandered around for a while, walking through Soho. We walked through Carnaby Street and found few souvenirs there.

Carnaby Street

Me and Pia have been to Picadilly Circus many times before but this was the first time we sat on the fountain. So a new experience for all of us. Then it was time to take a bus towards Elephant and Castle.

Why there, you may ask. Well... I did mention that B.A.P. was performing in London too, right? And that we bought tickets there as well? Heh :) Now you now. And I know, many people may look at us and think those girls are out of their minds and we are taking it too far. But really, come on. This was once in a life time experience. And in the end of the day it really doesn't matter what other people say. All that matters that we prayed, asked God what He thought about this and all we felt was complete peace.

We had seated tickets so we didn't have to worry about waiting in line. We went there, saw the line - which was about three or four times longer than in Finland - and stopped in a little cafe in Shopping Center that was right next to the Coronet. It wasn't a big, fancy mall. Quite the opposite. It was one of those malls that has seen its better days, most of the shops empty. But thankfully there was this cafe where we could sit and relax. 

Coronet

We sat in the cafe for about an hour, hour and a half. Then it was time to get in line, because we didn't want to be the last ones inside. Fans in London were more mature compared to the fans in Finland, so it didn't feel so strange to wait in line. We didn't stand out so much, but blended in like motherfrigging ninjas. It took about thirty minutes to get inside. It was a rather chilly evening, but we are Finns. We are used to cold. Bring rain, bring wind and snow, we will stand where we are and not move. 

So we went inside, found our seats and sat down. Next to me was a nice lady who started to talk to me. She told me how she was super excited and nervous, because this was her first kpop concert. She was adorable. I told how how this was our fifth kpop concert and that she was in for a ride. Because there is a certain atmosphere in these events. You can't really explain it, just experience it. Unfortunately I couldn't continue talking to her, because we were in wrong seats.

Imagine our surprise when we finally found our right seats and realized we could take photos and video. We have no idea why it wasn't allowed in Finland's show, but it was allowed in London. It was such a shame, because we left Pia's camera at our apartment and she has the best zoom. We had to manage with our phones, but we got some decent photos and videos. Here's some of them. Quality isn't the best, but you can see something in them :')

                                                                               

I know it may sound silly, but it was like a different concert. In Helsinki we were standing and the stage was close, but because we weren't in the front row, we obviously couldn't see clearly. There were heads and hands and a stupid balloon blocking us from seeing everything. But in London, because our seats were high and we could see the whole stage from up there, we could see without any obstacles in our way. And we saw every dance move. It was so awesome! We have zero regrets. Absolutely none. We got to bless these talented boys twice. And also hundreds of their fans. Booyah! That's how we roll, baby.

So that was our second day. Third day started pretty much the same. Slow and peaceful morning. No rush. No worries. 

Leggo!

This was our shopping day, but first we needed to get some fuel. So we took a bus, walked for some time and to Honest Burger it was. This was a new place for all of us. It was small, but nice.

Harrod's. But that Lamborghini though

Burgers, man!

London is a shoppers paradise, but unfortunately shopping is not our cup of tea. We're just not made to go from store to store and look at every single item in sale. Just no. But we looked at every store that looked like it might have something we like. Our energy left us soon enough, but we didn't give up, but fought until the very end. Bravely to the finish line.

Hiccup and Toothless! :D

I was the most successful in my hunt. Miia and Pia scored zero. I found the coolest mug in Disney store. It's a Captain America: Civil War mug, a real beauty. Also a Team Cap t-shirt from HMV. And a pretty flower dress from Forever 21. And a cute bag from River Island. And a few other things. It was go big or go home. I went big. Pia and Miia couldn't go home. 

But that day was nice, even if we were tired. That feeling when you've walked all day and you get home and put your pajamas on and fall on the bed... Yeah. That feeling was glorious. 

That night was spent watching the Eurovision song contest. 

12 points go to...

Excited audience :')

And that's it for now. See ya next time!