25, Jul 2008 | Commentary, Events, Social, Travel
It’s Friday, I arrive at the hotel (Amsterdam Airport Best Western) and ask if there are any taxis going past. I had left Leicester Square at 4:30pm to allow time to get to Heathrow by 6:00pm. My flight to Amsterdam was due to leave at 8:25pm. The flight is only...
21, Jul 2008 | Commentary, Social, Travel
Today’s mission was to visit the London Eye. I ended up going to the Tower of London as well. I set out at about 11:00am this morning by train. The nearest station to the Soho flat is Leicester Square, then it’s a 4 minute ride to Waterloo station and a 5...
20, Jul 2008 | Art, Commentary, Social, Travel
I’ve always wanted to see a real castle. So today I caught the train to Arundel Castle. From Victoria station, you’ll need to change trains at Chichester or Bognor Regis. After a reasonably quick train ride … about an hour from Victoria Station, I...
13, Jul 2008 | Commentary, Social, Travel
Sunday, 13 July 2008 My last day in Paris. I check out of the hotel and leave my bags to collect later. With my bus ticket still valid, I get on the train to Champs Elysees. When I get up to the street, the roads are blocked off. I snap a few photos and wander around....
12, Jul 2008 | Commentary, Events, Social, Travel
Sat, July 12 2008 Whilst at The Louvre, I had lunch at Le Café Marly. I had a Filet de Boefe Bernaise and a glass of Chablis. The bread, typically French, is very crusty. The roofs of French people’s mouths must be very tough ? I’m listening to Marvin...
12, Jul 2008 | Commentary, Social, Travel
In Paris, Day 2, Saturday 12/7/08 Thinking back to London so far. Weekdays have been at work at Reading Room. The staff are friendly and there’s a great vibe in the office. Everyone’s busy with work. Nights have been spent wandering around Soho eating then...
