The first time I went abroad was when I went to London. It was in the summer holidays about five or six years ago and I went with my friends. ____, so we decided to travel by coach. We left at five in the morning and the journey to London took about sixteen hours.

    We stayed in London for three days, in a youth hotel not far from the centre. ____. the beds were not very comfortable and the bedroom was very small but it had a wonderful view overlooking the Thames.

    ____. First, we went to see all the famous sites: Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Then we went shopping in Oxford Street. On the last day my friends and I went to Camden market. You can buy all kinds of jewelry and clothes there.____. it was really sunny in the afternoon, so we went to watch a football game. Unfortunately, I think the ring fell out of my pocket during the game, and I had to buy another one.

    ____ although the youth hotel was not perfect. Next time, I will stay at the Ritz but I will never feel as excited as I did that first time.

A. I really enjoyed visiting London

B. I bought a silver ring for my sister

C. We were all very excited on the coach

D. The plane and train were quite expensive

E. While we were in London we walked a lot

F. My friends and I had a big room on the top floor

G. I've been back to London several times since then