London England

09May07

London England 04 – 06 mai.2007

Mode of Transport: British Airways.Status upon Arrival: Happily Excited

2.5 days in London was way too short to squeeze, and I missed a lot of things. It is hard to classify a city in such a short time but my days in London were bitter sweet. I might be a little bias, since I’ve been living in a non-anglophone country for  18months. Even though I am accustomed to the french way it was just relaxing not to worry about any sort of miscommunication or inappropriate cultural behavior.  

Although this time around was a little different. I exchanged the couchsurfing couches, sleeping bags and hostels for a 5 star luxurious hotel in the heart of the city, with an amazing view of the River Thames. The National Gallery, Big Ben, The London Eye, The British Muesuem and bunches more were all within walking distance. Of course with the help of my sweet darling parents who accompanied me to London. I was quite happy to learn that we were staying at the same hotel that once hosted the famous French Impressionist painter Claude Oscar Monet, my personal favorite. Some of his work on the London series were at the National Gallery.

In comparison, London isn’t as architecturally beautiful as Paris, but where it loses points in beauty it gains in a mix of multi-cultural buzz, modernity, daring style and self expression. Plus the ever-so attractive english accent could drive you mad especially for someone like me, who breaks at the knees when I hear it. I could listen, not understand the entirety and still be extremely entertained, puzzled look and all.

Oh I will be back again…

My London Highlights:

1. The entrance to the museums are free and there are some douzies. 2. The ‘after work lets have a drink at 18H’ scene. 3. The numerous shopping districts and funky style, which was a breather from the conservative polished style of Paris.

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