Winter Hits London!

A blast of winter weather has hit London today. Snow has blanketed the city and has forced London Transport to suspend their bus services due to the road conditions. The Tube is also facing disruptions and suspensions. This includes a complete suspension of the Circle Line, which is, in my opinion, one of the most important lines within Zone 1 as it gets you around to all of the other lines. The airports are also facing delays and closures.

Due to the delays and closures of the transportation system what can one due? Well, there are two options to those traveling in London.

1. Stay inside. You can simply stay inside your hotel and stay warm. Watch some telly, read your guidebooks. Through, this is the warmest idea it can also be the dullest way to spend the day.

2. If you have you appropriate clothing – head out! London is a beautiful city and to see blanketed in snow is just an added plus! Take some pictures. Go to a public park, play in the snow. Build a snowman! Though transportation is dismal there are always the taxi cabs (remember, the black ones are the best and most reliable!) and you can always walk. If you get too cold, pop into a tea shop for some warm goodness. Go shopping for those souvenirs! Go roam the great museums and galleries. For other ideas go ahead and ask the front desk at your hotel or wherever you’re staying to learning about other great and unique things for you to do.

For those who are dreaming of London check out these great pictures that were submitted to the BBC by Londoners living in the snow (there are links to the right that have pictures from Saturday to Sunday and there are also links to Snow Sculptures and Animals in the Snow.)!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7876336.stm

Enjoy the weather as much as possible. Stay warm and have fun!