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Today we went to see the Lions play the Wallabies - what a highlight of our trip. We had wonderful seats just infront of the VIP's and could walk down to watch Robbie Deans in his box (No I didn't - he is a Kiwi!!)
When you hear the 81,000 crowd sing 'Swing low sweet chariot' on the TV it makes you emotional - well when you are there (in your Wallabies beanies and a very small patch of yellow) it really ...
A Buffalonian Abroad
... you know I do not like to stay idle for too long and that I enjoy being busy and having work to do. It turns out I only have classes on Monday and Wednesday (previously I thought it would be on Tuesday as well). It is going to be quite an adjustment from my usual long 5 day a week schedules where I barely even have time to grab food.
Speaking of food, they are very regimented at St. Mary's as opposed ...
Wilderness, London-style. Richmond upon Thames
... widow, with whom I had the most delightful chat, comes from the next town to have her lunch there. The Thames walk is one that shouldn't be rushed.
With green park up the hill to my left, the river to my right and wilderness straight ahead, I approached an older chap sitting alone on a bench looking out into the river and asked how to get to Richmond Park. He told me the quickest path then started to tell me about all ...
It's The Little Things
... tan zebra stripes across her neck. It hit me. Their hands are brown because they are using them to rub in their fake tan and dark make up. While I can only imagine residences of the Jeresey Shore allowing the evidence of the fake tan being left, but apparently it's acceptable here. Who'd a thunk?
5. Leggings Are Not Pants. Many girls are as skinny as a ruler and shaped like one, too. (American advertising often show girls with this shape, yet also highlight ...
Back to London
... most of the trip and missed out on the exciting going under the water thing ... but the girls told me it felt like a normal train ride in a tunnel. ho hum.
Booked into our hotel without too much drama and ordered room service for tea.
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