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Daytrip to Stonehenge!

11/30/2023

Hello! I have taken a day trip to Stonehenge!
The day started early, as I slept horribly, but woke up at 5 am by myself, and chilling for a bit, having some breakfast.
Then I headed to the Waterloo station, and took the train. I was planning on getting the 8.50 train, but was way earlier than expected, and got the 8.20 train instead!
The train took around 1.5 hours, and I arrived at Salisbury, and took the bus to Stonehenge, which took and half hour!
Then I arrived at the visitors centre, and took another bus to Stonehenge! You had a possibility to take a 15 min walk but it was very cold, so I took that bus!

Eventually I arrived at Stonehenge and it was alright! not very big and you couldn't get close, but it was still alright. I walked around the area, trying to get a lot of footage. after a while I decided to head back!
So I took the bis back to Salisbury, and walked around the city for a bit until taking the train back to London!

From Waterloo, I went to Borough and had some food, and found some Hot sauce. I found them earlier this year, and might be a new thing that I will do every time I´m in London. Sadly they double charged my card (which I noticed after I got back to the hotel).
I then walked to St Pauls Cathedral and had a look, and then I went back to the hotel! I have chilled ever since! I will post the videos down below!

Being all over the place!

11/29/2023

Hello everybody! Today I have been all over the place!
The day started early as well (as I was writing the blog post earlier today9 and chilling a bit, and then headed out. I started going to Knightsbridge and Harrods. Then I walked down to Battersea power station and park!

From there I walked up to the natural history museum and from there to Kensington Gardens and chilled for a bit! Then I took the subway to Shepherds bush market, which wasn't big at all! Then I headed to Covent Garden, where there were a Christmas themed market this time! Then I walked through Chinatown to Piccadilly Circus. From there I went to Leicester Square and saw another Christmas market.

I then decided to head back to the hotel and chill for a while, then head out to grab something to eat and grab some supplies for tomorrow, as I´m heading to Stonehenge tomorrow!

Second Babymetal Show!

11/29/2023

Hello everybody! Yesterday was the second Babymetal show.
Yesterday started early, not intended, and I chilled for a bit. then I walked from Kings cross to the venue, and got there around the same time as the day before, and there were fewer people there. So I got a number of entrance, and left for Primrose Hill, Since it was much better weather than the day before!

From Primrose, I went down to regents park and had a look around. Then I went to Embankment and walked to the London Eye and circled around to Big Ben and House of Parliament. Then I walked up to Buckingham via St James park. and then I walked to Wellington arch and Hyde Park corner. Then I decided to head back to the venue, to check back to the people queueing there.

After a while I headed back to the hotel and recharging my stuff and took a nap before heading back to the venue again, and waited in line until they were letting people in. I got VIP2 again this time, so I was let in a little bit earlier. I almost got the same place as the day before.
Vukovi opened again, and it was a different vibe compared to the day before, and the energy levels were way up as well!

Then Babymetal came on, it was almost the same setlist as the day before with a few changes, which were alright!
The Show were amazing!
Then I decided to head back to the hotel straight away, so I could rest, since it was a long day!
I woke up today a little bit later (still tired though). We will see what I plan on doing today!

First Babymetal show!

11/28/2023

Hello Everybody! Yesterday was the first Babymetal show in London!
Yesterday started early, which I didn't want to. But I chilled in bed for a bit, and then took a walk to Camden town, via Camley park, which was closed.
I then arrived at Camden and Roundhouse, which there was quite a few people already, I got my number in the queue and chilled for a bit, and met people from earlier shows!

I then had lunch in Camden market and went back to the hotel for a bit, since it was cold and rainy. I then went back and hung out with the crowd for a bit, and after a while, they were letting people in. I got a VIP ticket and went in a little bit earlier. I got some perch and got my seat, and waited for the show.
The opener were Vukovi, a band from Scotland, which were alright.
Then Babymetal showed up and it was awesome!
Sadly it was the same setlist as in Stockholm! Still awesome nonetheless!

After the show I went to the afterparty, but I wasn't feeling it, so I went to the hotel, and took a shower, and chilled for a bit! Today will be another show at the same spot, so we will see if they will change the setlist or play the same!
We will also see how I will kill time this time!

Arriving in London!

11/26/2023

Hello Everybody! I have arrived in London! The Day started very early!
I set the alarm at 04.15am, just so I can have breakfast and prepare a few things before heading to the train station.
I arrived a bit early, but the train was canceled, and I had to take train that went an hour later, which stressed me out a little bit, since I could be late for the flight, even though the train left at 8am, and the flight lifted at 11.15am.

I arrived in Arlanda Airport at 9.30am, checked in my bag, and went through security with ease, and it went quicker than expected. So I chilled for a bit and soon took the flight for London. It landed a bit early, but took forever to get to the gate. But I got my bags quickly and took the underground to the city, and checked in at the hotel I´m always staying at in Kings Cross, Hotel Meridiana.

After checking in and leaving my luggage, I left for Tower Hill, and went to the Tower of London, crossing Tower Bridge, and going to Borough Market, seeing a market between Tower Bridge and London bridge, as I got there they were closing. So I decided to head back, and going to a store and buying some supplies and having dinner, since I didn't eat anything since breakfast.

I have been chilling since then, I will take a shower and rest for tomorrow, as it will be the first of 3 concerts!

Leaving for London tomorrow!

11/25/2023

Hello everybody!
I´m leaving for London tomorrow! I will take an early train to Arlanda, which is needed. It is also nice to be able to just take train instead of flying down.
It will be an exciting week, since it will be 3(!!) concerts, one on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday! 2 different bands!

I will also take a trip to Stonehenge as well, since it's on my bucket list. Might not be a lot to see, but probably worth it anyway! Just to say that I have seen it!
then of course, I will explore London and see the sights. And since it's around Christmas time, there might be a lot of Christmas markets to see!

Of course I´m a little bit nervous about it, for some reason. I always get nervous, but at the same time, excited. Since it will be a great week! I have been looking forward to it for quite a while now!
It will be an expensive trip though, the flight wasn't that bad, but the accommodations were more expensive than expected, but I guess it's because of it being close to Christmas time!

Concert and coming back to Eskilstuna!

11/16/2023

Hello everybody! I´m back in Eskilstuna!
Yesterday, I went to Annexet, close to Globen, after an early lunch and met up with some people, waiting in line for the show! After a long while, and people slowly coming in, We were let in. I had an opportunity to buy some merchandise, but I didn't since I couldn't really afford it!

After a while we got to the stage, and I got at the barrier! Wargasm came up as an opener, and was alright! They had a relatively short set, only 40min, and after that, we waited half an hour, for Babymetal! Who were Amazing as always! They played a couple songs from their latest EP, and a couple of classics!
I´m already longing for the next one in London in a couple of weeks!
Didn´t film it, because I wanted to enjoy it!

I got home late from the show, took a shower and went to bed. Next day (today) I chilled in bed for. awhile. having breakfast and chilled some more.
I checked out from the hostel at 10am, and went to Sofia Church, and from there to Katarina church, which had a cemetery. From there I went to Montellius road, which had a great view over Stockholm!
I then went by old town to Kungsträdgården, and from there to the nordic museum. After that I decided to head to the train station, to catch the train back. But I had some late lunch.
The train ride went fine, and I have chilled ever since.

Arriving in Stockholm!

11/15/2023

Hello Everybody!
I have arrived in Stockholm, technically I arrived yesterday evening, since I went here after work.
I worked my regular shift and went home to grab some luggage and went to the train, and walked a long way to the hostel, having some dinner on the way!

Tonight will be a concert, and it will be a great time! I will leave quite soon, as I want to get there quite early! Because I want to be at the front row!
I might get something to eat first, so I wouldn't be hungry!

Stockholm trip coming up!

11/12/2023

Hello everybody!
It's already November, time flies by so fast! That's how it is when you work and chill during the weekends!
Work is ok, sometimes it has been some good days sometimes rough days. I have a long weekend this weekend, which was well needed!
i have went to Årby, which is a huge park, that you can walk around and chill. It was cloudy though!

I also have a trip to Stockholm next week, for two nights, as I will go after work on Tuesday, and spend the night there, and then go to a concert on Wednesday and then head back on Thursday! Then back to work on Friday!
It will be awesome and it has actually been a while since I have been in Stockholm, last time was probably during the summer. Next time I will head to Stockholm will be next year, for a John Mayer Concert in march.

Then I have a trip to London at the end of November, for a week. There it will be 2 concerts and planning on a trip to Stonehenge. I have also been thinking to go Withstable and go to see some forts outside on the river Thames. but we will see If I have the time to do it!
These trip are the last I will do this year. We will see what trips I will be doing next year. I have been thinking on going back to Download Festival next year, and then head to another city. but we will see what happens!