Oxford Circus
So yes, I am on a journey but it is not the same as last time. This time is a little less exploratory, although that will occur, but more unknown as well in some ways. This time it is more about seeing friends I have had for a long time and new ones I met on the last set of travels.
Funky architecture
I am still enthralled by the history and scenery but since I am doing a little work along the way as well, my focus is more about getting a sense of the feel of living rather than travelling. As some famous dude said, it is more about the journey than the destination. Just can’t remember his name.
I just liked this because it said Che Sara Sara - have no idea why
London is great and I am trying to see more of it than I did the last time. Although since I am heading off to Bridlington tomorrow, further exploration will have to wait until I return in a week and a half – potentially. I might just head over to Wales for a quick sojourn since I have not been there before. Then I will head back to see and hang out with a couple of friends I have here in London and then the house sit.
Watching an act in Covent Garden
I have an odd calm here this time. Almost like a “ya this is cool” feeling. Hard to explain. I met a documentary director at the airport on my way over and had a good conversation with him about my interest in film and hosting. He told me to drop him a line and send the link to my blog. So that’s kind of cool. I keep forgetting to do that though. Duh!
All over London are 400 of these eggs all painted differently by different artists - it's a competition
Anyway, this is a good time to visit London as it is not so nearly as congested as it is in the summer and especially this summer with the Olympics. People do talk about London being expensive. When it comes to transportation and accommodation, yes it is. But the cost of food and groceries is far less than back in Canada. I actual am finding it cheaper than Toronto and Mississauga by a long shot. A guiness for instance is only around 3 or 4 pounds – so $5 – 6. Back home that same guiness is usually about $8. Same goes for food and groceries. So I am not sure why Canada is so costly – maybe more choice being so close to Europe.
Loved this one
Anyway, gotta run. Lots to do.
The Free Mason's Library - SERIOUSLY? It's enormous!
Hey, Sara.
In a short time, you sure did get around in London and discovered unusual things. (I especially love your egg pictures.) It seems that nothing escapes your eyes, which is why I have to share this quote with you:
″A traveler without observation is like a bird without wings.” – Moslih Eddin Saadi
Speaking of journey/destination quotes, here are two:
“Success is a journey, not a destination.” – Arthur Ashe
“The journey not the arrival matters.” – T. S. Eliot
Yea, the eggs are everywhere. Thanks for the quotes Ines. I have seen some of them before.
Love the building twist and the Easter cream eggs!
Thanks. I would have put in way more photos but that just starts to feel self-indulgent.
I am also looking forward to a few days in London – remember going there on my own when I was around 20 and had a wonderful time. Did not feel lonely at all as I found all the Londoners were very friendly.
Well it will be a bit different than it was when you were 20 Mum. But some of it of course will be just the same!