The Good Life
To say I have been living the good life would be somewhat of an understatement! In the last month I have got to do a number of my favourite things including:
1. Spending lots of time in my PJs (George and I now have 4 matching pairs)
2. Hang out with George, Marg and Simon
3. and eat lots of tasty food with George, Marg and Simon!
I have also been sampling english culture. Highlights include:
Pricilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical: Absolutely the best musical I have seen in a while, I was laughing, singing, crying and dancing in my chair for the whole performance!! Highly recommended! I was on a high for a few days after it!
Coffee with Fabien in Brighton: Unfortunatley Fabien (old worl collegue) was going to be back in Australia for the entirity of my visit her, but we found a friday afternoon to catch up for coffee. I travelled to Brighton for the day where I also went to the Pier, the Lanes, the Fishing Museum, Royal Palace and the Brighton Museum. So good to see Fabien and hear about his life in London
Breakfast at the Georgian Cafe: Marg and Simon took me to this great cafe near their place that served up a Georgian inspired breakfast including a tasty bean concoction.
Birthday Celebrations: It began with french toast and bacon and ended with mushy peas and chips and in between George and I had our hair done, went through covent garden, had high tea and a few ciders at the famous cock! (thats a pub, for all you dirty minded people)
Tea in Weighbridge: I travelled south to Surrey to visit my 80-somthing-year-old pen pal, Louisa, and we had lots of cups of tea as we talked about all that had happened in the last 4 years
Hot Date with George: Adam (George's boyfriend) sent us off to dinner and a show on him. I had a lovely 3 course meal consisting of beetroot and vodka marinated salmon on a blini, pork belly and black pudding with a calradere sauce and lemon tart - we then proceeded to watch a play about men singing and dancing in the nude... not quite sure about Adams pick there!
Roast Dinners: Not only have we been trying various pubs to see who does a good roast, but there has been lots of experimenting at home to see you can do the best potatos. Adam is currently the winner.
I then decided to finally get out of London and discover more of this green isle.
Cardiff: a lovely seaside town/ city in Wales. I had a tea and scone at the wooden Norweigen Lutheran church that Rohl Dahl was baptized in, was unimpressed by the Dr. Who exhibition and watched the Cardiff Male Voice choir practice at the local rugby club.
Horse-riding: Wanting to re-created my experience in Mongolia, I found a place in South West Wales that offered horse-riding. However, I ended up choosing the worst 2 days ever to go riding. It was snowing, cold and wet for both days. That didn't stop my guide and I from exploring the countryside and trotting and cantering where possible. My guide on the second day was a lovely girl called Jemma, and she let me get on her horse and have a good ride around as my horse was not in the mood for going very fast. That night I went to dinner with all the girls from the stable because it was Nicola's birthday.
After 4 days in Wales, I made my way up to Liverpool where I was joined by George and we went to my frist football match. The game was Everton Vs Manchester United. Everton won 3 - 1, and it was a very exciting game to watch and whilst I think live soccer is great to watch, I don't think I have respect for a game that makes me scared as a spectator. Towards the last minutes there were several announcements that Manchester United fans (there were in a special sectioned off area) should remain in their seats until all the roads outside had been cleared. We ended that day with some really tasty asian, my favourite dish being the soya glazed salmon with wasabi mash and pickles, Mmmmm.
Our second day in Liverpool was the "Beatles Day" where we went to the beatles story exhibition and went on the magical mystery tour that took us all through liverpool showing us various areas of importance including the houses the boys used to live in, Penny Lane and Starwberry fields. We ended that day with fabulous pies and tasty ales at the Philharmonic pub.
I have eaten so much potato and meat since I have been here! I don't know if it is the weather, or that it is england and the the menu is limited, but I always find myself ordering the roast, or the home made pie or some chips or bangers and mash (oh and lots of cream teas.... I never used to eat scones!)
In the cavern club, Liverpool
Watching Everton do their thing in Liverpool
Breacon, Wales - Where I spent 2 days horse-riding
Garden of the Museaum of Welsh Life
1. Spending lots of time in my PJs (George and I now have 4 matching pairs)
2. Hang out with George, Marg and Simon
3. and eat lots of tasty food with George, Marg and Simon!
I have also been sampling english culture. Highlights include:
Pricilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical: Absolutely the best musical I have seen in a while, I was laughing, singing, crying and dancing in my chair for the whole performance!! Highly recommended! I was on a high for a few days after it!
Coffee with Fabien in Brighton: Unfortunatley Fabien (old worl collegue) was going to be back in Australia for the entirity of my visit her, but we found a friday afternoon to catch up for coffee. I travelled to Brighton for the day where I also went to the Pier, the Lanes, the Fishing Museum, Royal Palace and the Brighton Museum. So good to see Fabien and hear about his life in London
Breakfast at the Georgian Cafe: Marg and Simon took me to this great cafe near their place that served up a Georgian inspired breakfast including a tasty bean concoction.
Birthday Celebrations: It began with french toast and bacon and ended with mushy peas and chips and in between George and I had our hair done, went through covent garden, had high tea and a few ciders at the famous cock! (thats a pub, for all you dirty minded people)
Tea in Weighbridge: I travelled south to Surrey to visit my 80-somthing-year-old pen pal, Louisa, and we had lots of cups of tea as we talked about all that had happened in the last 4 years
Hot Date with George: Adam (George's boyfriend) sent us off to dinner and a show on him. I had a lovely 3 course meal consisting of beetroot and vodka marinated salmon on a blini, pork belly and black pudding with a calradere sauce and lemon tart - we then proceeded to watch a play about men singing and dancing in the nude... not quite sure about Adams pick there!
Roast Dinners: Not only have we been trying various pubs to see who does a good roast, but there has been lots of experimenting at home to see you can do the best potatos. Adam is currently the winner.
I then decided to finally get out of London and discover more of this green isle.
Cardiff: a lovely seaside town/ city in Wales. I had a tea and scone at the wooden Norweigen Lutheran church that Rohl Dahl was baptized in, was unimpressed by the Dr. Who exhibition and watched the Cardiff Male Voice choir practice at the local rugby club.
Horse-riding: Wanting to re-created my experience in Mongolia, I found a place in South West Wales that offered horse-riding. However, I ended up choosing the worst 2 days ever to go riding. It was snowing, cold and wet for both days. That didn't stop my guide and I from exploring the countryside and trotting and cantering where possible. My guide on the second day was a lovely girl called Jemma, and she let me get on her horse and have a good ride around as my horse was not in the mood for going very fast. That night I went to dinner with all the girls from the stable because it was Nicola's birthday.
After 4 days in Wales, I made my way up to Liverpool where I was joined by George and we went to my frist football match. The game was Everton Vs Manchester United. Everton won 3 - 1, and it was a very exciting game to watch and whilst I think live soccer is great to watch, I don't think I have respect for a game that makes me scared as a spectator. Towards the last minutes there were several announcements that Manchester United fans (there were in a special sectioned off area) should remain in their seats until all the roads outside had been cleared. We ended that day with some really tasty asian, my favourite dish being the soya glazed salmon with wasabi mash and pickles, Mmmmm.
Our second day in Liverpool was the "Beatles Day" where we went to the beatles story exhibition and went on the magical mystery tour that took us all through liverpool showing us various areas of importance including the houses the boys used to live in, Penny Lane and Starwberry fields. We ended that day with fabulous pies and tasty ales at the Philharmonic pub.
I have eaten so much potato and meat since I have been here! I don't know if it is the weather, or that it is england and the the menu is limited, but I always find myself ordering the roast, or the home made pie or some chips or bangers and mash (oh and lots of cream teas.... I never used to eat scones!)
In the cavern club, Liverpool
Watching Everton do their thing in Liverpool
Breacon, Wales - Where I spent 2 days horse-riding
Garden of the Museaum of Welsh Life
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