Heathrow to London and Hotel

After clearing UK customs and picking up our bag we were off to find a way to our hotel. We began looking for transport at about 7:30 AM. Everything went very smoothly. A taxi would cost between 60 and 70 GBP for the trip. We elected to use the Heathrow Express instead. You can purchase a 30 day pass for 32 GBP so we did. Yes we were only going to be there 3 + days but it was cheaper than purchasing a one-way twice. Seems silly but the trains are designed for residence not infrequent travelers. So we get the train from Heathrow to Paddington Station in London. Paddington station is a railway and subway station. We were directed to take the subway to Victoria Station where we would be able to get specific directions to our hotel. Having never ridden on the London tube (subway) or any other tube for that matter we were a little overwhelmed. We stopped a lot of people, asked a lot of questions, consulted maps, and finally made it to Victoria Station. Victoria Station is a little city all to itself and was very quiet compared to Monday morning when we went there.

All of the transport tickets were taken care of with credit card or you can use a debit card. No cash changed hands. Speaking of cash, you can change money at the airport (Heathrow) or at most any of the tube stations in London. So just bring US dollars and exchange when you get here it's cheaper. For the tube tickets we purchased three day passes (18.4 GBP) for each of us. These are good for the surface buses as well as the tube. Surface buses are easy to use as is the tube. If you don't know just ask. Everyone has been very helpful. Just don't be in a hurry to get anywhere your first couple of days here as it takes some getting used to.

Weather Satuday morning was cool (45 F) and overcast. Got to the hotel about 9 AM on Saturday morning. Checked in, check email, stowed luggage in the luggage room and off we went to see some of London.