Welcome from the capital of "a third world country " where "new and aggressive atheism is rife" (copyright 2010 Cardinal Kasper - hope the gout gets better).
I've been enjoying London's theatre scene, where it's possible to attend the bonkers "Earthquakes in London", the sublime "War Horse" and the impenetrable "A Disappearing Number" in three nights and all for the price of a cheap seat and a pie at Stamford Bridge. I also managed to fit in some data warehouse consultancy, but that's not really worth typing about.
I've been staying at the halls of residence of the London School of Economics to keep costs down - if you're not too proud to live like a student, this is an excellent way to live cheaply in London during the summer. Not nearly as much fun as Drummer Dave's narrow boat, but on bright side you get to rub shoulders with future billionaires and world-leaders. Seeing teenagers getting up early to eat fruit for breakfast is a bit of a shock though.
I nearly typed "Long Boat" instead of "Narrow Boat" - a Viking Long Boat on the Thames ... now there's an excellent idea.
I've really tried hard to hate London over the years. As a Northerner, it goes against the grain to find anything good about it.
But the Theatre ! The Thames ! The Boris Bikes ! 24 Hour Sushi !
Don't spread it around, but I'm starting to like it. Maybe one day I'll come to love it.
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You sold me when you said 24 hour Sushi. I really should venture down there more often -- haven't been since that Joe Jackson gig we attended a long time ago.
Joe Jackson is embarking on a major european autumn tour but annoyingly not playing any UK gigs.. I might have to find an excuse to hop across La Manche to catch one of the Franch gigs.. maybe I could take the narrowboat? Probably not a good idea..
DD.
DD, let me know if you do -- I may well join you.
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