9.18.2010

1st week in UK

I arrived well in London on 7th from Malaysia.
I had to wait so long time at the immigration. There were so many Non EU people waiting.

But suddenly one immigration agent cut the line and let people come to on the first line for 2 new gates.

And I was the first person to benefice it !

So lucky :) But as soon as he checked my passport, he asked the letter of acceptance from my university which I didn't have with me. (it was in my suitcase...)

He gave me a glance saying stupid (kind of) and started questioning me (where I study, how long, who pays my stay, etc...)

I told him about my volunteer in Africa which actually helped me to save up my money, etc...

Because of that story, he let me go exceptionally.

I was happy that he was very generous.

At the exit of the airport, Ben's dad and sister came to pick us up then we continued toward his hometown, Lincoln, 3 hours from London by car.

The house is boat on canal.
At first, I was not comfortable with water movement but I got used to it after a couple of days.
Last weekend, we did canal boat trip with Ben's best friend and his gf.
Although we had several unpredicted incidences,
 it was great trip with nice weather.
 The oldest bridge with a building above in UK
They look like boxes but no, they are horses !
I navigated a boat for the first time without license ! (Not illegal, no worries :)
Until 23rd when I move to the university residence in Norwich, I spend time here on the boat.

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