What have I been up too... hrm....
Well two weekends ago I was a 'market' tourist - I visited Borough Market, Portobello Market and Greenwich Market!! each were so very different from each other, I couldn't get over it! I think my favourite was Greenwich, as it had the most crafty stuff, whereas Borough was just food (yummy yummy food) and Portobello (Notting Hill) is just packed with people, antiques and food.
I actually went out clubbing on that Saturday night with some work friends, and while I did have fun, I know I'm not a die-hard clubber. Not much to report from it. The Sunday I spent with another work friend out in Greenwich, strolling around, having a drink at a pub - all good stuff!!
Last week was a pretty typical work week (you know, working, hanging out with friends, seeing a movie etc), with the exception that I took thursday afternoon off as Mum was in town!! We went to see Billy Elliot (the Musical) - it was really good! I struggled with the Northerner's accents, but the dancing was fantastic! Also got to show mum my flat, and feed her one of my Gor Met microwave dinners... LOL!
This past weekend was a very family oriented weekend. I met my Dad at Heathrow and hopped into our rental car (a golf!) and met up with mum... on Sunday we drove up to Leeds/Bradford, on the way stopping off at Kenilworth, an old but very important castle site (aka a Katherine Swynford/ John of Gaunt location). So cool to see it!!!
We were up in Leeds for my cousin Charlene's wedding! It was a lovely day.. or rather, the event was nice, Charls and Paul were both so happy.. too bad it was drenching rain, so the lovely out-door wedding had to be changed at the very very last minute to an indoor wedding. Still, Charls looked lovely, Paul was glowing with happiness, and everyone seemed to have a good time. It was a lot of fun to be submerged into the 'Brown' side of my heritage...!!!
This is my last week in England. I can't quite get over how fast this summer has gone. I mean, I left home in MAY!! I've got a pretty busy week going on - last night I was out at the Maple Leaf pub celebrating.. see my next blog post for why... tomorrow I'm giong to see a play at the Globe, this weekend is fulled up with 'good bye' events....
I honestly am struggling with the concept of leaving. I've really gotten used to living over here, it's really become a second home. I've made some fantastic friends who I am loath to leave and now there are even more temptations to come back! Who know's what the future holds for me!!!!
(photos to come).
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