London Trip 2012 - Part 1
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debris4spikeYes, I had a great trip - but totally exhausted last night - so no time on the computer!
Although I only travelled up on Tuesday and back on Thursday I saw a few museuems, walked a few miles ... and took loads of photos. Didn't get to see James this time (pointing to icon) .... he so needs to return next year for a day.
I didn't stay at the previous hostel as I found one that was cheeper, and breakfast was also part of the price. However when I got there the facilities were better, and it was a lot quieter - so anyone wanting a hostel I would rec it. It is off Russel Square (near Great Ormond Street Hospital and Kings Cross) ....
One thing that I love about cities like London is that the history is all around - The actual "square" is still here - and still being used as a small park.
I went to a lot of museums and they will all get their individual scribbles and a few pictures uploaded ... but one place I went to is -
.... Just an ordinary road in London. It is actually the start of Blackfriars Underpass for anyone who knows the city. I have only been here twice in my life. Once on Thursday, and the other time 30 years ago - where I was on a bike and a car came through red lights and ran me over. I have scars on my ankle and a back problem, but "Praise God" that is all.
So it was good to go back on a sunny day (like "that" day) and see it.
Well, as it's Saturday, Jiffy is waiting for his walk, so sorry folks more scribble must wait till later!
Although I only travelled up on Tuesday and back on Thursday I saw a few museuems, walked a few miles ... and took loads of photos. Didn't get to see James this time (pointing to icon) .... he so needs to return next year for a day.
I didn't stay at the previous hostel as I found one that was cheeper, and breakfast was also part of the price. However when I got there the facilities were better, and it was a lot quieter - so anyone wanting a hostel I would rec it. It is off Russel Square (near Great Ormond Street Hospital and Kings Cross) ....
One thing that I love about cities like London is that the history is all around - The actual "square" is still here - and still being used as a small park.
I went to a lot of museums and they will all get their individual scribbles and a few pictures uploaded ... but one place I went to is -
.... Just an ordinary road in London. It is actually the start of Blackfriars Underpass for anyone who knows the city. I have only been here twice in my life. Once on Thursday, and the other time 30 years ago - where I was on a bike and a car came through red lights and ran me over. I have scars on my ankle and a back problem, but "Praise God" that is all.
So it was good to go back on a sunny day (like "that" day) and see it.
Well, as it's Saturday, Jiffy is waiting for his walk, so sorry folks more scribble must wait till later!
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Date: 2012-11-17 10:38 am (UTC)James is Downunder at the moment... I saw him at the Brisbane Supanova last weekend, I think he's in Adelaide this weekend.
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Date: 2012-11-17 12:13 pm (UTC)Glad you saw James, I did wonder when I saw he was travelling your way. Wish I had managed to see him this year!
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Date: 2012-11-17 11:56 am (UTC)It is interesting how much a lot of London is similar - your 'memory spot' picture looked to me, at first sight, very like the area by Euston station.
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Date: 2012-11-17 12:14 pm (UTC)Yes, if I didn't know where I was standing it could have been a few assorted areas, couldn't it?
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Date: 2012-11-17 12:35 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-11-17 01:15 pm (UTC)How do you get through a doorway ... and I dread to think about going to the loo ... still I suppose toilet facilities were different then.
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