If you don't believe me, look up a picture of the clock tower! Where better for our European friends to arrive by rail than a station mocked up to look like the the Palace of Westminster?

So, I went for a little excursion, last week, to the heart of the the British capital. Unlike a lot of my short trips, this one had a purpose, and I didn't travel alone; a couple of friends and I popped along to the Royal Air Force recruitment centre in London, to enquire about a potential career in the Armed Forces. We were told what was expected of us, and that it would be best to wait until we had finished our university degrees before applying. With everything said and done in about 10 minutes, we were left with a few hours to ourselves, and so we headed down towards King's Cross St. Pancras station, to look for a bite to eat.

I must say, while I don't get to visit London all that often, and I could never live anywhere in the city, I'm always captivated by this part of the capital. The architecture of this one station, and the British Library next door, is surely a symbol of what a good deal of time and effort can get you, if you stick to something. While not as grand as the station, the British Library is still an awe-inspiring building, and I'm ashamed of not having gotten a picture to share with you. We did pop in there for a little while, and came out with a year-long membership (free for students), allowing us to order any text in the UK to be picked up at the library, and to browse through to our hearts' content. Of course, that does mean a £30 return from Canterbury, but well worth books costing over £100, methinks!

While I've passed through the station many times, I don't often come out of it, as my usual route between home and university consists of a transit between the underground station, and the platform for trains to the South East. Therefore, to see this magnificent red-brick structure contrasted by the blue, chilly sky was a rather touching sight to see.

Hope you enjoy!