Greenwich!

Today I had the lovely opportunity to visit a little area outside London called Greenwich, home to the University of Greenwich, the best fish and chips I have ever tasted, and the BEGINNING OF TIME. Yes, that's what there sign says "Home to the start of time". Quite the accomplishment I would add. The reasoning behind this is that Greenwich is apparently home to the foundations of Britains powerful monarchy in the late 1500's, but more importantly, where the Meridian Line lines. (That's the line that separates hemisphere's and a time zone for my many geography hating friends) Quite the amazing feeling to be present in two hemispheres at once, but I'm sure a lot more confusing for the pub that lies on the line (apparently they have trouble keeping the time, obviously). Note to Americans: In this pub today I convinced an old man to give me 2 pounds for my one dollar bill. That's basically like trading 50 cents for 2 dollars, or one dollar for 3.2 dollars. They love the dollar bill apparently so think of that when you becoming overwhelming by the "power of the pound" as they say. Strangely enough the UK's recession is apparently worse than ours! We're definitely not doing something right.

If I could live in the UK, Greenwich would definitely be a top option, beautiful Palaces, museums, markets, and overall friendly people. The perfect proximately to London while still feeling that you are trapped in time in a 17th century town.

Thank you's for the day: Old woman who called me a "flobbywagger" for increasing my vocabulary. The 3 British people for making me feel better about myself because they could not give directions out of a paper bag. And finally, to the city of London for not owning salt to put in the snow so I can enjoy viewing endless people falling on a daily basis! Pictures to come! (Of everything not just the falling people)