Day One - Check!

Hi all!
Well, I am here in London, sitting in the Contiki Basement on their internet for £2. It is only 3pm and already it is getting dark... and foggy.
Weather: Reminds me of Dunedin in a lot of ways. Cold but not damp and killing my nose with frostiness.
Despite Dad's prediction of being sat beside a fat person with really bad BO for the whole flight, I actually had moderate success and had a chilled out guy who didn't speak a lot of English. I did have to stake my claim on my window seat and other than the last hour or so on the flight (when everyone is starting to smell a little funky) it was a good flight.
When we got cattle herded out at LA (no joking - I kept expecting to see cattle prods), we were joined by new passengers and the third person in our row was a bit odd. I suspect some heavy drugs or ciggarette withdrawl. She actually sat starring at the blank screen with an absolutely riveted look on her face. I kept sneaking a peek. Really, really glad I had claimed my window seat because she was out of hers every ten minutes.
Food was awesome on the plane. They have put some serious thought into the food and I got a bonus stake by mistake. I said nothing. I was starving.
The hotel is really clean and lovely, and I am not bunking with anyone else.
I have a proper bathroom! I almost cried. All I wanted was a shower when I got to the hotel and I was looking at the slightly grubby walls and carpet thinking it would be a case of the communal wash area. However, I am glad to say that they have put all their money into their rooms instead.
The temperatures inside everywhere is really warm as Mum and Dad predicted, but all I can feel is how much I am sweating and not thinking about the fact that I can't actually tell how cold it is outside.
I am exhausted but in good spirit. I kept eyeing up the bed in the hotel room but there is no alarm and I would probably crash for the night, hence I am here, completing my first blog.
Love you all!