Time to hit the road
hey, so the last couple of days have been tame. I've been touring some more museums/galleries. The tate modern was really nice, great pieces of picasso etc. There was this one display there though... the artist's intentions was to show that if a kind character was acting irratically/violently... then it creates an unsetting feeling to the viewer; his proof was a video of him dressed in a clown suit and having some kind of hissy fit... interesting to say the least; i guess art is simply what you make of it. I met some Germans at the hostel, Phillipe, Patrick and Andre, we hit piccadilly circus. Patrick wore a pair of capris pants and Andre was in flip flops... needless to say, we didn't get into the pub. (which was a shame, because it was abar from "cheers" the sitcom) They're such dorks haha, but completely nice and decent. We had a great time chatting on the steps of trafalgar square and the night after that. Today I hit London Bridge (I expected a LOT better, but at least it hasn't fallen down), the Tower bridge was impressive and beautiful, the weather was nice and I've got a lotta nice shots of it. I visited the Tower of London and saw the biggest diamond in the world, there are huge ravens all over the castle, and they pose for you if you get your camera out.
I met my tour group today, they seem nice, a lotta Canadians. I set out tomorrow for Amsterdam. I got some nice tips from an experienced traveller this morning. So I'm definately going see a "cultural show" while there bwahaha!!! I have a hotel room to myself for the night :)
I'm at the Camden Street Market in northern London right now. here's a tip... don't ever wear a tight t-shirt and strut to your own music while walking down those streets. The neighbourhood is kinda iffy to say the least. A got approached by a bunch of Londoners of african decent. They wanted to "party" hahaha... yeah right, anyway, their persistance paid off and I told them I'd meet them at a jazz club later... but after a second thought, it's just not going ot happen. Easlier, I had intended to go there and listen to jazz with me and myself, but looks like I'll be avoiding the place.... crappy really, but I bet mom thinks I've made the right choice.
all-in-all, London has been good to me. The people I've met are absolutely amazing, I don't know what else to say... a select few I wish to have around forever. I know if I was travelling with a friend... the the experience would have been a lot better, but it probably for the best, I'll probably would have overdosed on happiness.
I'm gonna get outta this crazy town!! I'll write again soon. Euro time!
6 Comments:
Lou,
You should learn how to avoid being approached by those type of people in the first place. I am not saying they must be bad. But you never know. If this ever happens again, turn them down directly and politely instead making fake promises (that'll make you feel bad afterward). Being nice doesn't mean always say yes. Being honest is nice too. Be careful with strangers. Don't be too easy going. For some people it is considered bad mannered rather than being friendly.
Enjoy the 'Euro Magic' tour with your crew! Keep all your senses sharp to absorb the air, scenery, culture, arts, food, people, ...
Email/call me whenever you get a chance. Mom
Hi Lou! I agree with your mom. Like they say, "Honesty is the best policy" - it's corny but it's true. Also, if there are lots of people around, then being honest won't be a problem.
Have fun in Amsterdam!! Apparently, the people there are very nice.
Take care.
Lou!!
Glad you had a great time in London...enjoy the tour :)
Be careful of sketchy people :P I want you coming home!!
Next time, we'll travel together ;) Like out west next summer... :D
Love ya...have fun! <3
Hey Lou!!
I agree, just be honest, but I can understand since you probably felt cornered. It sounds like you are meeting some really interesting people! Being in tour groups was a good idea.
Stay safe and have fun!
Caitlin
sure mom.... I'm in Germany right now... things are good, I made it to the tour alive (amazing)
awesome, Lou. Glad to hear you had fun in London, I hope you do in amsterdam too.
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