news from England, no. 2

I've been a bit knocked out by the Willesden Green Flu but trying to have a good time anyway. Not easy. I've been sleeping a lot and getting out of the house in the late afternoon. Today I went to see Artia again (friend from high school) who took me to a really cool place called the ICA. Don't remember what that stands for. Very useful I know. Sorry about that. Anyway, have a look at my pix. I've taken some lovely ones. Now that I've figured out what was wrong with the camera. Thanks Brigitte! love to you all and see you soon. E

news from England, no. 1

Hey fans. I am really not up to much today... have been flattened by
the infamous Willesden Green Flu!

Quick recap: Wednesday St-Malo, lovely lovely lovely. Rented a pretty red beach cruiser at the hostel (which is truly excellent, my favourite so far. really close to the beach, nice facilities, friendly staff) and rode along the beach to the old town, where I enjoyed my final Breton meal before leaving the continent. mmmm. Back to watch the sun set over the ocean and hit the sack early.

Thursday morning I headed off to Portsmouth via ferry, 8 hours wasted. won't be doing that next time... Portsmouth -- bus to London -- arrive at Sarah's -- collapse in a heap. Friday I wander around Hyde Park for several hours and take a quick tour bus ride. Saturday we went to Brighton. Which is okay I guess. Probably a great place if you're 20 years old and it's summer time. Yesterday, Sunday, I hooked up with an old high school friend who lives here now. He took me to East London, which I adored: Columbia Road Flower Market, Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane. Crowded energetic chaotic fun.

Well today I'm not in top shape, so we are off to a very late start, but we'll probably have a chance to do a thing or two before I collapse once again.
ta ta then!