My pictorial story on London
January 24, 2008, 2:58 pm
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Kiwi-itis relived
well yet another full on day, im now utterly exhausted and a little under the weather from a series of ciders at Ves bar! Ok.. so sunday is the `hardcores` night for those who fight mondayitis with a hangover! And as for Ves bar its home away from home for any london kiwi. And sure enough i bumped in to Warrick . yes Warrick the bar guy at Tussoc, Massey! aswell as Zara and two other keri high friends. There were two kiwi muso`s playing (maori), and they thoroughly kept the bar packed and moving to anything from Dave Dobin to Rage Against the Machine, solely on guitar and drums. Just awesome. Such a good atmosphere and about 70% kiwi. As for us, we all boogied till our hearts were content and limbs were weak!
Went to the tower of london today… and a ora striking service in the grand presence of St Pauls Cathedral… i didnt know such a spritual/religious place and the voice of a choir could send shivers down my spine like that… breathtakingly beautiful.
Back to the netherlands on the 23rd.. a post-ment of photos will be due then, but prompt movements to germany are likely soon after i arrive.
London keeping me busy
Well well well… yes its true, London is frightfully easy and to get around, and rather enjoyable i might add! I will be posting photos, but perhaps when im back in the Netherlands because any time off my feet right now is golden.So yesterday i conquered the Natural History Museum after 2.5 hours, and then went on to conquer the Science Museum in 3hours which was totally facinating!
Today i headed in earlier to fit a large part of the bridges and Thames river side in. I got a look at parliment square and with a view of Big Ben obviously! made my way round to the horse guards house, where they were doing their official thing… Mmmmmzz! Stunningly gorgeous horses!!
Hung out in Trafalgar square infront of the National Gallery for lunch before going in and spending 3 hours submersed in 1500-1700 century arts. Cezzanne,Van Gogh, Renior, Dega,Tunner to name a few of the big guns.I had audio guide which gave a critique, summary, history and analyis of the paintings and thier subjects which made it totally facinating and really enjoyable to sit on the gallery suites and study a single painting for about +/-5mins. Another full day tomorrow… St Pauls, Westminster Abby, Tower of London, Buckingham palace, gardens and windsor with a bit of luck before wednesday…
How was the BDO guys!?
Pre-disembarkment
Today is windy and rainy, and although this dictates my day to the indoors im rather enjoying this quiet time before launching myself into another part the big wide world tomorrow. The thought of London is simutaniously intimidating and enticing me or maybe its more the thought of traveling/disembarking on a journey alone that is causing me to feel that way… Im not judging the way im feeling just conscious of the way lifes situations have effect on me 
Another positive out come of todays indoors weather has lead me to a relapsed appreciation for the Smashing Pumpkins!
Hope you all enjoy the BDO ! I’ll be there with you, front row moshing to Rage! 
Update in a week when im back from London.
