Further Adventures

Last week had a lot more going on for me, work wise. This is a good thing – I’d much rather be busy and learning material than sitting trying to find interesting news stories on the BBC! That being said, some of my research has been quite grim – one lawyer has me researching the proper ways to secure permission to burry someone in a field… ahem.

I did managed to finally see Harry Potter last week and despite all the missing plot points, I quite enjoyed it. It was also quite fun to see it in London, especially the opening scene where the Millenium foot bridge is destroyed – I often walk onto/across that on my lunchtime break!

Last Thursday night I finally got a real ‘introduction’ to the business world in London – a number of the lawyers here took me out for a drink. Or two. Or 6. Ahem. It was a nice place we went and I had a pretty good time, picking peoples brains and just relaxing. I must say, there were a few hung-over people the next morning (I’m good at keeping my glass looking full, stopping the top-ups).

I went down to visit my Aunt and Uncle in Maidenhead (near Heathrow) for the weekend and it was very nice to see some familiar faces. Saturday took us to a rainy Oxford where it happened to be graduation day. I didn’t get to explore too much as most of the town was closed, but I did go into Christ Church, their big famous one… It’s where Alice in Wonderland was written and set, and also known for it’s hall and staircases as seen in Harry Potter..

Sunday took us on a traditional English road-trip, up to the Cotswolds. Now this is only a 2 hour drive from London, but the reactions I’ve got from co-workers (many who have never been) make it seem like it was a few days drive away. It’s a lovely scenic area of rolling hills, sheep and very old but really cute cottages. Anyone looking for some random English driving and quaint towns should hit up the Cotswolds.

This week doesn’t seem to hold much excitement for me, so therefore I must try make my own. I’m having dinner with my Land-lady tonight, drinks with one of Guy’s friends on Wednesday, and will try go to a show or something if cheap tickets exist. This coming weekend shall take me to Kent and Dover. Watch for updates later!