Catch up...

Holly and I have had a crazy few days! Here's an update:

We moved into our flat on Thursday. Holly was working, so I got the keys and got in. Adrian brought our luggage, but after getting all the way here I had to inform him it was not our luggage he was unloading. So he had to drive all the way back to Watford and bring us the right luggage. At the same time I was trying to test the things in the flat, like the shower and other appliances. None worked. I already knew many things were on switches here, but couldn't get it working. So a guy from the agency came by and helped me figure it out. There is a big red power switch close to the floor in the front hallway that apparently works our shower. Makes sense, right??...

So we didn't have much in the flat, so made a run to town and got some things that we needed to get through the night. Like pillows, and blankets, and food.

On Friday I headed into my school to check it out, as Holly also went to work. My school is very cute, the staff are very helpful, and tell me my class will be a good one. The other Year 5 teacher is awesome, and decided to plan the first 3 weeks for us both so that I could focus on getting to know my class and the routine of a new school. Awesome!!

Saturday Holly and I went to London to be tourists! We decided to pick one destination and go from there. So we picked Buckingham Palace. We got on the train and tube, got a touristy map, and found out way. We got to go into some of the staterooms and walk around the garden. It was unbelievably lavish and beautiful. So after that we noticed on our map that we were really close to Westminster Abbey, so went there too! And around the corner from that is Big Ben and the London Eye. The London Eye is something we both thought was amazing! You can see all of London, and we got some amazing pictures! From there we wandered to Trafalgar Square, had some dinner, and decided to head home. A great day in London!

Today we just got the remaining things we needed to make ourselves at home, and got ready for tomorrow. For me it is meetings in the morning and more prep work and organization for the afternoon. The students start on Tuesday. Very excited to meet my bunch!! I can't believe I have to teach these kids everything, including a little French and Religion! But I guess my French will be better than most of the British who were never required to take French in school. May be calling on Cay Cay for help!! Wish me luck!