and 'running' around London...one of our friends thought we literally ran (for charity or some other noble reason), oh how we laughed... Really we ambled between notable sights: The Tate Modern, the Underground, HMS Belfast, the odd church, Trafalgar Square (to 'sing' alternative carols) and one or two (or three) pubs. Generally we spread festive cheer, and baffled people, by parading our 1000 santa adorned selves through the streets.
In London we stayed in the most super duper hostel there is: Palmer's Lodge, in Swiss Cottage. We shared a dorm room, but had our own double bed to snuggle up in. With our own light, curtains and power supply:
Now we have found this splendiferous place we will return to London, imminently, to culture our northern selves up with some theatre.
We managed to catch "W" in London. It's a great film, very funny for all the wrong reasons (because it's true). We also had Malaysian food with Paul - great evening. A wonderful prelude to our February Belfast trip.
Tis now the University holidays, and I have a very long essay to write (on Seventh Day Adventists and same sex marriage), and a dissertation to begin. I also need to start applying for my PhD and funding. Whether I do any of this before the end of the holidays remains to be seen... I have wonderful intentions, but ideas are so much more appealing than reality.
I have 7 people to cook Christmas dinner for, on Christmas Day - I am cooking for both sets of parents, and Raine's sister. "Why?" you ask...that is a long story I won't bore you with, but watch this space for a report. Presuming we survive.
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