On the train now, God it is beautiful. I think I am in love with train travel, its either that or that the English countryside is so bloody gorgeous. It beats France to bits, there are ponies and horses and sheep and golf courses and churches and fluffy white clouds in the blue sky. I am so happy right now. On our way to Edinburgh which apparently I cannot pronounce and got made fun of by the ticket guy but he forgave me cause I was from BC. Thank god for BC. Only real conversation we had with someone was a guy on the tube asked us where we were from because we were hauling our heavy ass bags around. Welcome to York peoplesss, I don't know what is in York but I know if you fail at hearing like I do Petersburough kind of sounds like Peanut Butter.
I tried to find Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross but they are renovating it and moved it and once I got outside the station to follow the directions I got kind of scared and moved back into the station. Still in York...not sure what else to write because we are still on the train and we are still not doing much. I am going to eat this cookie now. Love you all! Miss you all!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Day 4 Roundup
Had Breakfast which is coffee, cornflakes and toast and then went off to go to Westminster Abbey, it was so amazing and I am really glad that we decided to go inside and look around. All the stained glass and marble stone was so amazing. We got some souvenirs and the like. From there we walked across to the London Eye where we took in the wheel as we ate large hotdogs and fed the pigeons. We walked all the way to the Tate Modern and looked around. Air quality in there was not that good so we left and then walked across the Millennium Bridge to check out St. Paul's and decided against going inside then got lost attempting to find the tube, ugh, all I seem to do is go the wrong direction, all the time. We got off at Leicester Square tube stop and walked down to the National Portrait Gallery which was eye opening because of all the pictures of Queen Elizabeth I which I have only ever seen in history books. It's amazing what people are capable of with just paint and skill. Makes me miss Steph a lot because of all the amazing art I have seen. Went back to Earl's Court to drop our stuff off and I took this time to tell mom that we were in the home supporters section so we were supporting Fulham and not to shout out anything not related to Fulham so she tries to be funny and says "Go Whitecaps!" in which point I headdesk the wall and tell her that no one here has probably heard of the Whitecaps and probably don't care so don't say anything like that. Then we were off to the game!
I am really glad that we went to Putney Bridge the other day and did a run through of how to get to the stadium because I think I would have been quite scared to be out at night amongst all the people heading for the game. We were to have dinner and looked around before stopping at a place called Tastey's which probably was not the most hygienic places around but god was it good. I had a kebab and chips which turned out to be meat all over french fries which was not what I expected which was traditonal meat on a stick. We ate our lovely kabob and cheeseburger in Bishop's Park which was just as creepy at night as it is lovely in the day.
After dinner in the park we went to the Fulham shop were I forked out 49 pounds to get a Clint Dempsey 23 jersey for the game. I could not resist. This was my first premier league game, I resisted Arsenal which was a major thing but could not resist this. I got a men's large at the man's urging and I am glad I did because I pulled it over my sweater and had my jacket over it. I was content to have it there. Makes me think more how I just wear my jerseys as shirts and thats it but here its cold and you best bundle up.
Getting to the stadium, we got a program and then went inside and purchased drinks (Shawn they took the caps from us! :o International hate for caps) We were early but I am finding out that I would be content to wait an hour and a half then be late at all. I sat next to a boy and mom sat next to a boy and that was fine with us because my god we were so close to the pitch. I was just to the right of the middle line of the pitch and it was wondrous. When we arrived the stands were not all full and mom was wondering if it would stay like this and I told her that it would be like a King's game and that everyone arrives at the very last minute and they did. The stands were packed and the away supporters in the stands to the far left of us were singing and moving, it was incredible.
Watched the boys warm up and all I could wish for was wanting to see Jack and Aaron but you know they don't play for Fullham so no such luck.
The game on the other hand was really good, Fulham had so many chances and did not put anything away. Hull City were rubbish and all their shots were way wide and useless. It was a really sad end as Hull scored in the 92nd minute of the game and what had been a nice clear sky, it started to rain almost instantly after the goal had been scored. It was quite a strange event.
Leaving the game, we walked through Bishop's Park again but this time with all the crowd. It was pretty amazing to be in such a swell of people. We went to the platform and I decided for us that we would go down one station and then switch back onto the other one so that we would be in a less crowded train and that worked out for us. Walked from the tube stop back to our hotel and saw a man dancing in women's boots which was quite eye opening as he was an older man :p. Once back at the hotel we packed up, prepared for tomorrow and then promptly passed out.
PS If any words are messed up its cause the thing kept jumping when I . Stupid thing.
Still on the look out for that phone card. <3
I am really glad that we went to Putney Bridge the other day and did a run through of how to get to the stadium because I think I would have been quite scared to be out at night amongst all the people heading for the game. We were to have dinner and looked around before stopping at a place called Tastey's which probably was not the most hygienic places around but god was it good. I had a kebab and chips which turned out to be meat all over french fries which was not what I expected which was traditonal meat on a stick. We ate our lovely kabob and cheeseburger in Bishop's Park which was just as creepy at night as it is lovely in the day.
After dinner in the park we went to the Fulham shop were I forked out 49 pounds to get a Clint Dempsey 23 jersey for the game. I could not resist. This was my first premier league game, I resisted Arsenal which was a major thing but could not resist this. I got a men's large at the man's urging and I am glad I did because I pulled it over my sweater and had my jacket over it. I was content to have it there. Makes me think more how I just wear my jerseys as shirts and thats it but here its cold and you best bundle up.
Getting to the stadium, we got a program and then went inside and purchased drinks (Shawn they took the caps from us! :o International hate for caps) We were early but I am finding out that I would be content to wait an hour and a half then be late at all. I sat next to a boy and mom sat next to a boy and that was fine with us because my god we were so close to the pitch. I was just to the right of the middle line of the pitch and it was wondrous. When we arrived the stands were not all full and mom was wondering if it would stay like this and I told her that it would be like a King's game and that everyone arrives at the very last minute and they did. The stands were packed and the away supporters in the stands to the far left of us were singing and moving, it was incredible.
Watched the boys warm up and all I could wish for was wanting to see Jack and Aaron but you know they don't play for Fullham so no such luck.
The game on the other hand was really good, Fulham had so many chances and did not put anything away. Hull City were rubbish and all their shots were way wide and useless. It was a really sad end as Hull scored in the 92nd minute of the game and what had been a nice clear sky, it started to rain almost instantly after the goal had been scored. It was quite a strange event.
Leaving the game, we walked through Bishop's Park again but this time with all the crowd. It was pretty amazing to be in such a swell of people. We went to the platform and I decided for us that we would go down one station and then switch back onto the other one so that we would be in a less crowded train and that worked out for us. Walked from the tube stop back to our hotel and saw a man dancing in women's boots which was quite eye opening as he was an older man :p. Once back at the hotel we packed up, prepared for tomorrow and then promptly passed out.
PS If any words are messed up its cause the thing kept jumping when I . Stupid thing.
Still on the look out for that phone card. <3
Day 1 Full post written on the way.
11:24 am – On the flight. So far so good except I lost one of my earbuds for my ipod. :( So lame. I might convince myself to get a new pair once we land in London. :( Moneeeey....silly ipod. I will search my bag once we are not surrounded by strangers. Nice French couple next to me, cute Asian boy that I peeked at in the waiting area, behind me. Wheee!
5:41 pm Somewhere over North America Turns out my earbud was in the pocket of moy hoodie. Thank god. No need to spend money on new earphones >< Almost there. The East looks flat from what I can see from my aisle seat. I think I saw the Great Lakes. Can't really tell, could have just been a bunch of water. Go Canada. I can't wait for my window seat on the flight to London!! I hope our connection goes well. Will keep posted on that. Mom is doing well except for the fact her screen mucked up so she could only watch half of Australia and then nothing else after that.
2:03 am Somewhere over Eastern Canada. Tired and hungry. We made it no problem to Montreal and our connection was very efficient due to my lead. :P Montreal at night is very beautiful. All lit up. We are just waiting for our food. It smells really good whatever it is. After that I am going to try and get some sleep. Big day in six hours. London here we come!
5:41 pm Somewhere over North America Turns out my earbud was in the pocket of moy hoodie. Thank god. No need to spend money on new earphones >< Almost there. The East looks flat from what I can see from my aisle seat. I think I saw the Great Lakes. Can't really tell, could have just been a bunch of water. Go Canada. I can't wait for my window seat on the flight to London!! I hope our connection goes well. Will keep posted on that. Mom is doing well except for the fact her screen mucked up so she could only watch half of Australia and then nothing else after that.
2:03 am Somewhere over Eastern Canada. Tired and hungry. We made it no problem to Montreal and our connection was very efficient due to my lead. :P Montreal at night is very beautiful. All lit up. We are just waiting for our food. It smells really good whatever it is. After that I am going to try and get some sleep. Big day in six hours. London here we come!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Day 3 Update
We went to find Craven Cottage where Fulham plays and the website said that it would be a ten minute walk and I think it was crazy cause it took us a little more than that. Had a lovely walk through Bishop's Park to get there and enjoyed the sun. We got there and picked up our tickets before finding the shop to be closed until game days and then went and found which tiny door we were to go through to get to the Johnny Hayes stand before walking back through the park and finding the other store not open for another half hour. We blew that off and managed to get back to Putney Bridge tube stop and were off to Arsenal once more.
We got to do the Stadium Tour and this made me incredibly happy. So so happy. My butt has been where Aaron Ramsey's butt has been and thats all that matters right now. The pitch is so amazing as is the stadium, really breathtaking and I really hope we do end up getting to a game. The tour guide was really funny and we talked to him and I told him about almost meeting Gael Clichy and he told me if it made it any better, he had met Gael Clichy and I told him I was really happy to be now one degree away from Gael Clichy.
Leaving the stadium, the only thing we could do was get lost trying to find the stop. We took the wrong road and had to walk a long long was to Finsbury Tube stop which was very hidden and we could have missed it. We went from there to the British Museum but before that I had a Mexican Chicken sandwhich which was basically chicken slathered in Salsa. Made me think of Jacinta. LOL. Went around the Museum and was blown away by just what people are capable of.
Down from there we went to Trafalgar Square again but this time not to scare police horses or touch big lion butts and went to the National Gallery which was incredible. I got a stuffed pigeon from the shop there and I enjoy it very much.
On the tube stop back, mom nudged me while waiting for the train and pointed out something and I was like...er don't see anything then I saw a little tiny black mouse. It was so cute scurrying about and this guy laughed at it because mom had been able to seen it so she said that we were tourists and the guy said that the mouse was a terrorist. So funny.
Rain and night came so we headed back to Earl's Court for our lovely little room and some much needed sleep.
PS Steph, is the gloss you want in that weird looking bottle or like a normal tube shape? I can only find the clear normal tube shape and its like £6.20. :P Tell mees and I will pick it up for you on the last day in London. :P
We got to do the Stadium Tour and this made me incredibly happy. So so happy. My butt has been where Aaron Ramsey's butt has been and thats all that matters right now. The pitch is so amazing as is the stadium, really breathtaking and I really hope we do end up getting to a game. The tour guide was really funny and we talked to him and I told him about almost meeting Gael Clichy and he told me if it made it any better, he had met Gael Clichy and I told him I was really happy to be now one degree away from Gael Clichy.
Leaving the stadium, the only thing we could do was get lost trying to find the stop. We took the wrong road and had to walk a long long was to Finsbury Tube stop which was very hidden and we could have missed it. We went from there to the British Museum but before that I had a Mexican Chicken sandwhich which was basically chicken slathered in Salsa. Made me think of Jacinta. LOL. Went around the Museum and was blown away by just what people are capable of.
Down from there we went to Trafalgar Square again but this time not to scare police horses or touch big lion butts and went to the National Gallery which was incredible. I got a stuffed pigeon from the shop there and I enjoy it very much.
On the tube stop back, mom nudged me while waiting for the train and pointed out something and I was like...er don't see anything then I saw a little tiny black mouse. It was so cute scurrying about and this guy laughed at it because mom had been able to seen it so she said that we were tourists and the guy said that the mouse was a terrorist. So funny.
Rain and night came so we headed back to Earl's Court for our lovely little room and some much needed sleep.
PS Steph, is the gloss you want in that weird looking bottle or like a normal tube shape? I can only find the clear normal tube shape and its like £6.20. :P Tell mees and I will pick it up for you on the last day in London. :P
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Day 3 8:25 am
I can't believe we are in London right now. Just finished breakfast which was good but I need more coffee and a little bit more food. We are going to Fulham to check it out and to ask about the tickets. I am going to check on the Arsenal webbie about their tours available right now and then we are off to the tube to get our passes and then head to Fulham before going to the British Museum. Will stop in Boots to get that expensive lippyglossy Stephanie wants ;). It's raining so coat is on. Slept for 12 hours. It's amazing.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Day 2 2:17 London
At the hotel now. Day was excellent, will post more later. Earl's court is really pretty. I saw a hottie hottie half naked boy man on a balcony and probably drooled and then we did a lap of the neighbourhood and saw him on the street except this time clothed. So hot. I scared a police horse. I watched a girl fall of a lion at Trafalgar Square. I met my first Russian. I went to Stamford Bridge. I went to Covent Garden, Leister Square...London places. So happy to be here. Sat in a park and ate double deckers and enjoyed the sun. It's amazing just to let go and experience.
Will post more. Our hotel room is almost ready. We waited all the way until 2 to check in and get into our room and the bed is not made, the bathroom has no toilet paper. Not too much of a fuss and the manager was very apologetic about it so I will totally forgive him and give him a good review if he keeps up the nice service. Back to go chillax with the mother and watch a bit of telly in the lounge.
Steph, what kind of lippyglossy did you want from Boots? The clear kind? Wazza?
Will post more. Our hotel room is almost ready. We waited all the way until 2 to check in and get into our room and the bed is not made, the bathroom has no toilet paper. Not too much of a fuss and the manager was very apologetic about it so I will totally forgive him and give him a good review if he keeps up the nice service. Back to go chillax with the mother and watch a bit of telly in the lounge.
Steph, what kind of lippyglossy did you want from Boots? The clear kind? Wazza?
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Day 1 9:20 am Vancouver International
Through security and looking good with a little bit of a wait. Our flight leaves at 10:55 am. I can't believe we are doing this. So excited. Mom raised her hands while going through the metal detector. I am almost died, she looked like she was wondering what to do. I almost head-desked into the table where my stuff was laying. Oh mom. Off to a good start though despite getting lost in the Asia flights only area of Air Canada's part of the terminal.
Drinking my liquids and hoping for a nap on the flight to Montreal. So so excited. I don't know what to do with myself right now. Might go find a bathroom.
Drinking my liquids and hoping for a nap on the flight to Montreal. So so excited. I don't know what to do with myself right now. Might go find a bathroom.
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