Les Miserables in a West London theatre - the longest running musical ever; Met up and drank wine with Heather and her 'faulkin deadly' Irish roomates; Saw Avril and Chris and went out for Aaaaamazing - let me repeat Amaaaaazing Turkish food including Turkish delights; was intimidated with the number of nightclubs I could have danced at sans t-shirt; survived "the tube" and made 25 second transfers like I was a pro; had a snake bite at the "Roundabout" aussie bar; enjoyed some of the best French Toast ever - compliments of Heather & some of the best poached pairs compliments of her 'faulkin deadly' roomate David; and saw marble statues at a museum that were so detailed they even included tendons, nail beds and veins....Wowsers that's a breathfull, besides the great company of my Canadian Contingent in London, I must say 'Les Mis' won the weekend. It was such a great performance. They had a circular revolving stage, sets and lighting that were unparallel and the vocal parts were superb. I'm hooked, a musical a month from this day foward. There's so much culture here to explore and at the prices of the low season how can I resist? The public transport here is phenominal. They have such a large clientel base that they run trains all over the country ever hour. A weekend get away to most European destinations is under 200 pounds - i'm destined to become a travel slut. I'm revelling in all the possibilities.
I made it back to Coventry on a late train sunday and have picked things up from last week. Whatever the weeks bring, the weekend get aways are well worth every gray hair. This is the adventure I've been looking for!!!
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So glad you are enjoying yourself. Am totally jealous about Les Mis, have always wanted to see it. Make sure you explore the rest of England too, the lake district is just about the most beautiful countryside you will ever see and Scotland and Ireland aren't that bad either. More importantly, have you had any real english fish and chips yet?
Hah hah Caroline, I don't think they'll post very well in the mail(the fish and chips that is)... I'm only one adventure down out of a possible million, the rest of the UK is on my list. I always need a sexy brit-canadian tour guide?? any takers??
Hey Steve! I'm soooo jealous you get to see a musical a month! no fair! I think that would be the biggest perk for me to living there. I'm glad you loved Les Mis. I know the show pretty well from playing in the pit for two highschool shows and going to see it in Van a long time ago. I've always wanted to be eponine!
In other news.. I may be covering a mat. leave in Jan for choir.. but if that falls through travelling to thailand in January is still an option.. in which case.. I'd love to co-ordinate coming to visit you on the end of the trip! I'll let you know when I know if its going to happen or not. Again.. so jealous.. wish I was there!
-Tay
Hah Tay, you'd be my guest of Honour and we'd whip around london for a weekend as well!! A steady gig would be cool if the Mat. leave job opens up. I just got my first teacher paycheque today and it feels amazing;)Maybe you should drag the K/Ch ris' out kicking and screeming as well?? or is that Christmas?? Maybe i'll send some memorabilia for you from the next west end show??
JENNY: I tried your uvic address but it didn't work??
Am I the only one you know who isn't jealous that you saw les mis??? Good to hear everything is fine, and apparently she is allready draging us skiing so england is iout of the question, sorry, plus there's the whole CH/K ris are poor right now as we are students!!!
Keep having fun, but don't forget about beutiful clean canada!!!
Kris
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