Anyway, not much really going on at this side of the world, although we've managed to do a few things, including a trip in to Covent Market, which really was disappointing. Nice market square, but the market itself was rather uninteresting. We had a more interesting time by discovering both kathmandu store and the Australia Shop! Just had to grab a pack of chocolate coated scotch fingers. Didn't get any Coopers though, but was impressed that they had a carton of Vintage on hand! Also Sparkling, Pale, Stout and Dark, so a big thumbs up for this shop! The day rounded out with dinner in a bistro just off the market before a stroll through the city streets.
We attempted a visit to the terracotta soldiers of the First Emporer (of China) exhibition at the British Museum recently. Some of you may remember my last visit to this museum, and my description of it being the world's largest antique store still holds. Remember a certain modern Egyptian cat? Well, he's still there amongst the Egyptian exhibition amid the mummified and carved cats - see his pic below for the reminder, and if you can tell me the difference between him and the common modern moggy, then I'm all ears...But I digress. We didn't get to see the Chinese exhibition as planned as we were an hour too late for tickets - sold out. And they're sold out til mid-January 2008!! which is rather astounding, but the exhibition runs til next April, so we may still get to have a gander.
We stayed in the museum and spent a fair amount of time checking 
out some other sections that were interesting (as they contained more than just vases, pots and busts). Finding out that the museum's crystal skull was now on display was exciting, until I discovered that it was in fact a fake and not one of the legendary crystal skulls that come from thousands of years ago... but there you go. (Read the book 'The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls' if you wish to know more, or just google it.)
out some other sections that were interesting (as they contained more than just vases, pots and busts). Finding out that the museum's crystal skull was now on display was exciting, until I discovered that it was in fact a fake and not one of the legendary crystal skulls that come from thousands of years ago... but there you go. (Read the book 'The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls' if you wish to know more, or just google it.)
This weekend I managed to find myself a cheap bike on ebay. Bicycle theft is a MAJOR issue over here, so I'll leave my good road bike home and for use on weekends on long specific rides. I will use the new cheap single speed for commuting and general use "around town". Rather a snazzy bike, if I do say so myself!!Riding through the streets of London, or more specifically Tottenham and Wood Green is still just as hairy, and still a good adrenaline buzz. Love it!!
Yesterday saw Charity and I make our way down nearly the entire length of the High Rd from Tottenham to Monument Station near the Thames. About 8-9kms.
Quite a varied road this is as it goes through many demographics and changes face along the way. It goes from the High Rd to Stoke-Newington Rd, High Rd, Kingsland Rd, etc... A Pretty interesting day out really.
Still, Londoners are the same along the footpaths - just plain rude, as they push past... not to worry, it's fun to confuse them by just stopping in front of them and seeing their reaction when I become an obstacle for them. Most don't know what to make of it if you don't get out their way...
Last night saw Paul n Myself head down to our "local" for a few pints and to take in a Spurs game on the box. A bit of fun in the pub, except for the crap result...
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