But I love you for loving me, so I will post a couple of details that we have enjoyed so far.
- Dragging three suitcases, a laptop, two backpacks and a toiletry bag from Heathrow to the city center, which in theory seems reasonable (we saved about $40 taking the tube instead of a shuttle van) but in practice? Let's just say London is a very "fend for yourself, ya pansy" kind of place. Lots of steep staircases and a few gaps to mind, not to mention the looks ranging from amusement to disdain that I tried not to notice on locals' faces.
- Our rabbit warren of a hotel where, in order to get to our room, we take a narrow staircase up a floor, wander down a [narrow] hallway, take an [unbelievably narrow] elevator down a floor, then follow another [narrow? Why yes, I have gained weight...] hallway around a corner. There are a few fire doors in this journey as well. We're getting pretty quick at getting there & out again without issue, but I still find myself checking the brass plaques to make sure I'm headed to our room number.
- Water pressure? Forgettaboutit. But it is running water, and it does get warm so I'm not really complaining.
- Breakfast at the hotel offers a most heavenly muesli mixture (with WARM milk for it!), berries & fruits, warm baguettes and real butter. Kind of makes up for the winding wandering path to our room...
Okay, that will have to do for now. OH - I get to meet Holly today! She is driving into the city to MEET WITH ME! I am so fricking honored. So another reason I've got to go now (besides the increasingly agitated looks we're getting from the desk clerk).
Cheers!
11 comments:
sounds like the hotel I stayed at in Paris LMAO!
Ah the joys of traveling abroad. And I agree it does sound awfully like a hotel I also stayed at while in Paris...strange...Enjoy it and have lots of fun.
Find you a Starbucks so you can get free Wi-Fi. They are there and will welcome you. I wish I rembered you were going to be there. My sister lives there. I am not sure if you guys coudl have gotten together but it's a nice thought. :)
So cool! Have fun.
Sounds a bit like "alice in you-know-where" things getting smaller and smaller and smaller...
Just enough 'skin-flint' in my blood to try the "i'll keep my $40 in my pocket, thank you very much" route myself. very admirable... and then to know that hey, they might be worth the money on the trip back... :)
glad to hear you are eating well... this is one post you should email to your mom :)
Tallyho!!!
It sounds like there's just enough drama to make it a story!
Sounds like you are having tons of fun already! Can't wait to hear more!
"Mind the gap!" Always in such a pleasant-sounding voice, too. Have a lovely time!
no no no no no, i am the one who is fricking honored! i had a completely lovely time. :) :) :)
you guys ROCK, and thanks for coming out to meet me!
you are right, it *is* a very fend...pansy place.
oooooh yeah, ain't no pressure in this country. actually, my last house had it, but that was way out of our price range, buy-wise.
Oh, I'm so jealous you are in London! Have a great time! (And i think I've stayed in that hotel)
Hooray! I so love checking your blog right now, can't wait to hear more!!!
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