What Bike and Build is all about...

Bike and Build is a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for the affordable housing crisis through the arrangement of cross-country biking trips. The organization primarily engages college students ages 18-25 on 8 different routes. Specifically, Bike and Build attempts to engage young adults in a life-long commitment to service and philanthropy by providing participants with a very intimate approach to the affordable housing crisis. For more information about the organization, check out their website at www.bikeandbuild.org.

Also, a very big thank you to everyone who donated to the cause. Each rider is required to raise a minimum of $4,000 and my current total is $6,770! Thank you again for your support!


Monday, November 29, 2010

OYE!! Are you from London?

Next stop on Fall Break. London. First and foremost, I love this city. The culture, the people, the architecture, you name it, I love it. Fish and chips? Pass the tartar sauce. Care to sojourn to Fortnum and Mason to purchase some local novelties? Sign me up, Winston. Honestly, is it possible for me to live in this city full time?

Anyway, this is also the first time I have ever stayed in a hostel. The entire time I was walking there I kept thinking about getting put in a box while a slept to be swept away to some Eastern European bloc to be dismembered by some rich, masochistic guy who eats salad with his fingers. (See "Hostel" and you'll understand). Well, contrary to popular belief some hostels are quite nice. Especially this one in particular. The first night I didn't talk to anyone in my room of eight except an Italian couple who helped me find my way back from the Underground station. However, the second night I met a guy from Nigeria who was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Furthermore, the facilities were actually comfortable. I thought I would be under a dripping pipe the whole night and when I get there I not only had a bed, but sheets too! WOO!

Long story short, the hostel experience didn't end up involving any physical mutilation and I learned a lot about Nigeria a long the way.

As far as the rest of London: Harrod's was awesome, I'll go back when I have a couple million to blow on sushi and go-karts for my kids. I also did the London Eye (the biggest ferris wheel in the world!) and did all of the usual sites like Buckingham Palace, Parliament, Big Ben, Parliament, Big Ben, Parliament...(Get it?)

Pictures yay!





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