After a six hour flight, a 40 minute bus ride from Heathrow to Reading, and quick cab ride to the University…

“This might not be so bad after all,” I thought to myself as I gazed over my home for the next week.

From left to right:
(1) Towels and a complimentary pack
(2) Complimentary instant coffee, creme, sugar, and cups I pilfered from the shared kitchen [Yeah, I know, I know. I’m going to hell]
(3) Blazing fast internet connection
(4) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Re-reading in preparation. My copy of the seventh and final is still being shipped from Amazon.com. Anybody that spoils it for me is going to get the axe.

(Not shown: A door leading to my toilet, sink, shower)

Since things don’t really get started until this evening when we all convene for dinner, I’ve got half a day to myself.

I’m going to take a quick shower, have a protein shake, then see if I can find the local grocery shops to buy some food.