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Published: June 15th 2006
The sites you see in the supermarket!
I walked around the aisle to find micka wearing this.....Apparently as soon as someone stops to ask you for directions, you are then considered a londoner. Not sure what the rule is on actually being able to help them or not, cos our answer in all cases has been a rather useless, 'sorry, no idea', but nonetheless, we've now had three queries, so we're proud that we must atleast blend in like locals.
Actually, we could be considered locals, as we actually put off doing the night bus tour, the one we mentioned in the last blog, due to, well, laziness for one, and the whole 'but we live here, you dont do touristy stuff in your home town' (considering we've never even been on the old bendigo talking tram, this theory runs true) thing.
But we did get around to it last night (finally) and were the only ones on the bus, which was kinda cool, so we've now seen the sights... again. (been there done that, 6yrs ago)
And, we can safely say, we've seen most of the monopoly board now, from picadilly circus, to park road and our personal fave....earls court, although, isnt earls crt one of the cheapys in monopoly, one of the ones no one
Big Ben!!!!!!!
These are the pics from our night tour....hence the reason for it being dark! Plus, the bus driver wouldnt slow down enough for us to take non blurry pics, he knew we were the only ones on the bus, so sped around the circuit like he was in some kind of rally! really wants to own? some feedback on this would be good, cos we're seriously wondering (obviously need to get a life)
Anyway, we're looking for flats and studios to rent in Earls Court, which is zone 1, or very central for those of you with no idea of zones.
We thought we'd do a bit of wandering the other night, see if we could spot some 'to let' signs on doorways....yeah, not a good idea when you have no map and not even the slightest idea where you're going. We toured 4 suburbs or so for a good couple of hours (even found ourselves on the banks of the Thames....no-where near our hotel) til we decided to catch a cab back to the hotel, good idea, cos we'd still be touring now...in the opposite direction.
We've ventured on to the tube several times already, its actually really good, easy to follow, quick, comfy......however, we havent been on in peak times, so I'm thinking its gonna be a whole nother story when that time comes.
Anyway, best go get some lunch, England is playing Trinidad in an hour or so, and we've decided to cheer them on (never forgetting our aussie
Londons biggest shopping ctr
Cant remember the name of it, its not Harrods, think it starts with S, feel free to look it up for us. Thanks routes ofcourse) cos, if they win, its gonna be mental here, which we want to be a part of, so we figure there's no harm in sharing our alliances just for a bit......ooh, might go have a cup of tea too! :-)
Til next time......
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John
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Hmmmm
That Weirdo on the bus seems to be developing a "Bond St. Belly" I think pre season may need to happen, and soon! (I can't talk!)