Typical day out in the burbs of London... aka Southampton.
Cuaght the buzz on the UK elections happening on Thursday May 6th, 2010.
Its a very close race between the three front runners (Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrats)
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Morning starts off right with a hearty Asian affair
点心 Dim sum a la home style!
(L-R; starting on the top left corner. Corn soup, pan-friend buns with Curry and chicken, or BBQ pork; Steamed Turkey dumplings 燒賣 siu mai ; (鍋貼, woh tip) Potstickers.
Great homemade by my cousin. Here is the thing about Asian food outside of London (it rarely exists in the traditional sense) No authethic shops, only the Chinese buffet with General tao chciken... o barf!
The rest of the day consistented of Driving 50miles towards Bath and experiencing the Roman Baths that have made the town of Bath, England famous.
Seeing as it was a holiday Monday (we should have expected more traffic than we were thinking. It was tough to get in, but the plan was to go to BATH, and then to go over to the Stonehenges.
The anicent roman bath is definitely the sight to see while in Bath. Admission was £10 (Student). Worth it for the experience. But not something Id do on a regular basis.
Here are some photos from my journey into the Baths.
(L-R; starting on the top left corner. Corn soup, pan-friend buns with Curry and chicken, or BBQ pork; Steamed Turkey dumplings 燒賣 siu mai ; (鍋貼, woh tip) Potstickers.
Great homemade by my cousin. Here is the thing about Asian food outside of London (it rarely exists in the traditional sense) No authethic shops, only the Chinese buffet with General tao chciken... o barf!
The rest of the day consistented of Driving 50miles towards Bath and experiencing the Roman Baths that have made the town of Bath, England famous.
Seeing as it was a holiday Monday (we should have expected more traffic than we were thinking. It was tough to get in, but the plan was to go to BATH, and then to go over to the Stonehenges.
The anicent roman bath is definitely the sight to see while in Bath. Admission was £10 (Student). Worth it for the experience. But not something Id do on a regular basis.
Here are some photos from my journey into the Baths.
Ariel View of the Main Bath
Raising the floor to create a Sauna type room. Hottest at Bath.
After venturing through the Bath, we took the car and drove back towards home (and to stop by stonehenge) on the way. Due to traffic I didn't get to walk on the grounds, but you can't even get up close and personal anymore. Plus there is now an admissions fee to get in.... Bullocks!
Got as close as we could, as we just missed the cut off time to see the World Hertiage site. (second of the day)
The photo almost looks like I stole it off of the internet, but it's REAL. and I was that close (behind barriers and fences). Rumour has it that 5-10 years ago gypsies were sleeping under or in the stones and creating a nusiances, along with those that wanted to steal a piece of the stones. That is why there is a separate entrance and an admission fee to see the famous objects.
NEXT TIME.
Agenda for tmr: Winchester and shopping?
Late sunday wake-up (11am)
Had a traditional English Breakfast with all the fixings
As usual I fell asleep on this rainy Sunday afternoon. Driving down to the Quay and the mega outlet mall. Typical driving along the Motorway. It does take some time to adjust to the roundabouts and the "left" driving. But it's not like I was at the drivers seat. I'm at my cousins house in southampton for the next 3 days taking in the smaller cities near the coast and out of Londons area.
While at the quay/pier, the weather dipped down to 8 degrees. Having packed for somewhat warmer weather it was a drastic change to have the temperature be cold. The previous week while in London, the temperatures were 17-19 degrees and I got away with wearing Birkenstocks. I have a lovely tanlines from my sandals. I'm usually opposed to them, but it's the case where you cant really pick and choose your footwear.... in the middle of the busy streets of london.
Portmouth is another Port city with a castle that got overtaken during some war of Europe. Great historical buildings still stand, but the majority has been taken down for more new and exciting architecture.
There are many musuems in portsmouth, one of the more important ones that I went to was D-Day museum. showcasing the events of the important date in European history of WWII.
Great day trip. Came home and rested.
Here is a great video I found at LA BLOGETHEQUIE
Papier Tigre - Restless Empire - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
Had a traditional English Breakfast with all the fixings
Egg, Baked Beans, Fried Mushroom, friend tomato, hashbrown, toast, ham (no sausage)
NEXT stop: driving to Portsmouth (the Waterfront City)
While at the quay/pier, the weather dipped down to 8 degrees. Having packed for somewhat warmer weather it was a drastic change to have the temperature be cold. The previous week while in London, the temperatures were 17-19 degrees and I got away with wearing Birkenstocks. I have a lovely tanlines from my sandals. I'm usually opposed to them, but it's the case where you cant really pick and choose your footwear.... in the middle of the busy streets of london.
Portmouth is another Port city with a castle that got overtaken during some war of Europe. Great historical buildings still stand, but the majority has been taken down for more new and exciting architecture.
There are many musuems in portsmouth, one of the more important ones that I went to was D-Day museum. showcasing the events of the important date in European history of WWII.
Great day trip. Came home and rested.
Here is a great video I found at LA BLOGETHEQUIE
Papier Tigre - Restless Empire - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
Early morning to a late night.
Camden Passage MArket for Antique browsing! Just had enough time to spend all of 20minutes appreciating silverware, tea cups and more.
Caught the coach going to Southampton (10minutes by tube, and 10 mins for the walk)
Coach ride-- typical falling asleep!
Entered Southampton.
Camden Passage MArket for Antique browsing! Just had enough time to spend all of 20minutes appreciating silverware, tea cups and more.
Caught the coach going to Southampton (10minutes by tube, and 10 mins for the walk)
Coach ride-- typical falling asleep!
Entered Southampton.
Started the day with some chatter with flatmates, Ive been living in Camden for the last week. North part of London, known for it's market and it's "punk/gothic" ways of the past. Some may even think of student ghetto, but it's now been infused with more yuppies taking over the area.
Walked up to Camden Market and right past it is an area called Chalk Farm (a upand coming area... like Parkdale but less dodgy).
Mission: Regent's Park and Primerose Hill.
As I cut through the street and asked for direction, they all advised me to NOT go to the canals alone (as it was dangerous)... hmmm never thought about those "dark" corners of cities before...
AFter a 20min detour got into Regen'ts Park and walked through the greenery to Primerose Hill for one of hte best vantage points of the Downtown core. (like St.clair looking down at Yonge/Bloor, CN tower). Great view!
Then walked through Marybourne borough, then all the way to Tower of London.
The scam doesn't work, so I just turned around and walked to oxford street.
The walk along North Bank, NOT as beautiful as Southbank.
Went out for flatmates birthday!!!
End now - expanding on previous updates over the weekend (while I'm in Southampton!)
Walked up to Camden Market and right past it is an area called Chalk Farm (a upand coming area... like Parkdale but less dodgy).
Mission: Regent's Park and Primerose Hill.
As I cut through the street and asked for direction, they all advised me to NOT go to the canals alone (as it was dangerous)... hmmm never thought about those "dark" corners of cities before...
AFter a 20min detour got into Regen'ts Park and walked through the greenery to Primerose Hill for one of hte best vantage points of the Downtown core. (like St.clair looking down at Yonge/Bloor, CN tower). Great view!
Then walked through Marybourne borough, then all the way to Tower of London.
The scam doesn't work, so I just turned around and walked to oxford street.
The walk along North Bank, NOT as beautiful as Southbank.
Went out for flatmates birthday!!!
End now - expanding on previous updates over the weekend (while I'm in Southampton!)
Cloudy, Rainy, Overcast was the feel for today.
AV came into town and I took her around London (having been here 4 days previous to her arrival)
Got tickets at Avenue Q in the AM = FABULOUS!
Then we walked through hyde park, past buckingham palace to Harrod's.
Ventured into Harrods, and decided that we need to do more typical tourist affair.
Went to Westminister, and Big Ben were sighted then crossed over to the Southbank to visit the
Tunnel beneath Waterloo
Then we went to Borough Market!
AMAzING place, probably should have went FRiday or Saturday.... but we might not be here.
The smells of this market are soo true, fresh and unbeleiveable to describe.
We ended up getting a meat pie to share (1/2) or (1/4 for each)...
Then we went back to Oxford Street and did some impromtu search for afternoon tea.
We were saying high tea -- but what they really mean is afternoon tea.
We ventured into Hyatt Regency - as we figured a hotel would have this lovely occassion.
Enjoyed a good 1.5 hrs munching on sugar, sugar and caffefine.
That and shopping at Uni Quo. Japanese H&M/Amercian Apparel! Brought us towards showtime.
Cut through Chinatown/Soho and got to the theatre.
REview of just the theatre and show in the next post
AV came into town and I took her around London (having been here 4 days previous to her arrival)
Got tickets at Avenue Q in the AM = FABULOUS!
Then we walked through hyde park, past buckingham palace to Harrod's.
Ventured into Harrods, and decided that we need to do more typical tourist affair.
Went to Westminister, and Big Ben were sighted then crossed over to the Southbank to visit the
Tunnel beneath Waterloo
Then we went to Borough Market!
AMAzING place, probably should have went FRiday or Saturday.... but we might not be here.
The smells of this market are soo true, fresh and unbeleiveable to describe.
Then we went back to Oxford Street and did some impromtu search for afternoon tea.
We were saying high tea -- but what they really mean is afternoon tea.
We ventured into Hyatt Regency - as we figured a hotel would have this lovely occassion.
Enjoyed a good 1.5 hrs munching on sugar, sugar and caffefine.
That and shopping at Uni Quo. Japanese H&M/Amercian Apparel! Brought us towards showtime.
Cut through Chinatown/Soho and got to the theatre.
REview of just the theatre and show in the next post
Walked towards Marble Arch to hop onto the Oxford Tube ( 13 Roundtrip Student!)
Arrived into Oxford after a 1hr 40min bus ride, right into the quaint city of oxford, famous for it's University. With my fresh young face I was able to just sneak into more colleges without paying, as I had that determined (must revise) look on my face. I did get caught twice; once in Univeristy college of st.mary? I accidently went into hte chapel while it was closed (Dead give away), the other was trying to sneak into the library.
Here's a picture to tie you over...
Some one left their bike locked up to itself, and the kind security people on london wall brought it in for safe keeping.
Cheers
Arrived into Oxford after a 1hr 40min bus ride, right into the quaint city of oxford, famous for it's University. With my fresh young face I was able to just sneak into more colleges without paying, as I had that determined (must revise) look on my face. I did get caught twice; once in Univeristy college of st.mary? I accidently went into hte chapel while it was closed (Dead give away), the other was trying to sneak into the library.
Here's a picture to tie you over...
Cheers
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