7/5/2016 0 Comments Independence Day in London?Monday was the Fourth of July, and I'll admit I felt a little homesick thinking about missing out on traditions back home. Instead of dwelling, we decided to make the most of it. It was a classmates birthday, so we went to the top of the Shard (the tallest building in London) to celebrate. There are several restaurants about halfway up and the view is amazing. While beautiful, the cocktails are outrageously expensive and a little strange. My old fashion came with a leaf and sesame pancake that I was supposed to eat simultaneously. I do, however, think the view is worth it. It is certainly cheaper than paying the £25 to get to the top of the building, and you get a drink. Afterwards, we walked around in search for an open pub. No success. It turns out that almost everything in the city closes around 10-11pm. So, we headed to O'Neils in China Town, where you can find your typical American spending a Friday night, The bar played music from 70's rock to early 00's pop. Overall, a fun way to spend the Fourth in a country that, ironically, we are celebrating our independence from.
*Tea was not thrown in the river
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