London
Trip Start
Aug 17, 2008
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3
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Trip End
Feb 09, 2009
London,
England,
United Kingdom
Friday, August 22, 2008
Here I am in lovely England. Staines, to be exact; 'Staines' as in the old english word for 'Stones', not as in 'stains'. I am stuaying with my cousin, Debbie, and her chappy Rob (who is just the loveliest guy). Their internet is down at the moment, so I haven't had a chance to say hi yet!
The time here is 9 hours behind home, so it is 2:45pm here, and at 3:30 we are heading down to Arundel Castle for a concert to see The Levellers, whom I am told are a quintessetial English band. We're staying there overnight, with a friend of Deb's before spending tomorrow enjoying beautiful Brighton.
I have spent the last two days doing London, which has been an absolute blast! We saw a play ('The Woman in Black'), went to Camden Markets, walked to Oxford Street and Regent Street, Picadilly Circus and caught the tube to Leicester Square (monopoly, anyone?). We went to St Paul's Cathedral, the Tate Modern and crossed the Millenium Bridge. Had a squiz at Shakespeare's Globe, shopped at Convent Gardens and took photos of people being statues along embankment. I also tried a Cornish Pasty - oh, yums!
It's all really excellently full on. I love it so much! Everything is so beautiful over here. Debs says "this is a pretty plain part of London", but I'm too busy saying "wow!" to hear her. And she lives right by the Thames... such a beautiful walk along the river.... wow.
May not have the internet again until France, so I'll update you and post some picture then.
Bird man
(I go over on Sept 1).Keep well and keep in touch! Thanks to all who posted comments - makes me feel very loved ^_^
Gem
Comments
We love you, we miss you!
Hi Gem
Its your gurls... we really miss you at the moment so thought we would leave you a message. It was so great to hear all the exciting stuff you hav been doin in London. Makes me (Paula) feel like playing monopoly just to be closer to you =)
We saw David at church yesterday... just to make u feel like you've seen him - he was really hairy --> needed a shave!! he he...
You have inspired me (Suz) to want to go to London and travel! We cant wait to see all your pikkies of your trip, we hope you're having a great time! And of course we hope you dont forget us... especially me (kylie) lol!!!!
Written by all of us =D
Paula, Kylie, and Susan
PS. This comment was written like a never ending story (just so you can picture us sitting here sharing the keyboard)
Love You Gem xoxo
xoxoxoxox
xxxxxxxxxxxooooooooooooxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Re: mto my gurls
Oh, you girls! How I miss you all. But I mut say, I would much prefer you to come here to see me than for me to go home. I have been thinking about Fred, actually, but haven't found him yet. he may already be in France.
As soon as I get home, out comes the monopoly. The really old version with pounds. And I can work out the exchange rate for you. I mean, bond street for £300 may seem fair enough, but would you buy it for $670? =P
I love you all. Mind me a seat, ok? I'll be back really soon.
And I took turns writing this message with myself.
And aww, my boy, all bedraggled because he misses me too much to be bothered looking after himself. I mean - who has he got to keep himself looking good for now? (Actually, I like my man a little hairy, so thanks for telling me that =P).
Love you much!
Gem
xox
Londonerrific!
Dear Gem:
Aaaaaaaaah I miss you and I wish I was totally with you, although I'd probably slow you down but oh golly London, girl you are sooooo lucky! I mean, I know you've sort of made your own luck, but oh golly. I'm blabbering. I wish I was in London, rather than here, doing assignments.
Miss yr face x1000000, and I'm sure Ben would pass on greetings too if he knew I was writing.
Love Srah
Awwww
Hey Gem,
Its just lonely me... (Ky) but i just saw your reply and it made me giggle outloud. which mustve made me look like a bit of a freak as im sitting in a computer lab at college surrounded by strangers!
Anyways, i just thought id let you know that of course we will keep a seat warm for you... we'll take turns sitting in it ;p
Im glad your having a blast! Don't forget to write all about it so you wont forget anything when you get back home.
Love you to the moon and back :P
Ky
xx
wow...
Ah bella,
Everything sounds amazing!!!
I decided to create this travel blog because... well i thought it might come in handy sometimes soon ;) hehe...
I miss you so much! I'm so glad you're having fun though!! You'll be able to show me around!!! ;)
I look forward to your next entry... have fun on your travels dearest!
Je t'aime =)
xo
Re: Awwww
You think YOU look like a freak! I'm giggling now, and I am in an internet cafe in London surrounded by ENGLISH strangers!
Love you too, gorgeous girl. And don't you worry - I am writing ALL about it... =)
Re: wow...
Yay! Travelblog buddies!
Nice pic indeed... ;)
Can't wait to read about your travels too!
Nor for the time when we are posting about the same thing =P
G
Re: Londonerrific!
Blabbering is good. I miss the blabbering of dear friends. And the very special linguistic abilities of the group.
I miss yr face too.
^_^
Gem