And so you're back, from outer space...
Bing!
I am back from my week long break, not that you even noticed I was gone. Jeez, what is wrong with you? You're too self absorbed, that's the problem.
Anyway, we started off with a couple of days at hay-on-wye, which is one of my favourite places in the world - a whole village devoted entirely to second hand books. We didn't stay in the village itself - instead we were accommodated at the Haie Barn, which was absolutely lovely. The couple who run the place are very nice, and the breakfasts were just superb - I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. If you're ever in the Hereford area, this is a great place to stay.
We then went to London for a few days - we stayed at the Queen's Mansion Hotel . This... wasn't as nice as the Haie Barn. From the shower that had only half a shower door, to the cold tap that dispensed BURNING HOT LAVA, to the floorboards that creaked alarmingly when anything as reckless as a foot was carefully placed down... well, we shan't be staying there again. I had stayed there a few years previously - I recall it being better then. Oh well!
Anyway, London was great - we went on the London Eye, took a cruise along the Thames. We went to the world famous London Comedy Store, visited the British Museum, and a wonderful Dali exhibition. The paintings on display weren't very impressive, but the sculptures were just amazing.
We also visited the Houses of Parliament... the architecture inside is simply stunning, but the House itself was mostly empty - I'm sure it's like that most of the time, of course. Nonetheless, I feel it's quite important for British citizens to see their elected representatives in action at least once in their lives.
After that, we headed up to Birmingham to spend a couple of days with a friend of my girlfriend, where we visited the think tank. Then we headed back home.
A very enjoyable trip!
I am back from my week long break, not that you even noticed I was gone. Jeez, what is wrong with you? You're too self absorbed, that's the problem.
Anyway, we started off with a couple of days at hay-on-wye, which is one of my favourite places in the world - a whole village devoted entirely to second hand books. We didn't stay in the village itself - instead we were accommodated at the Haie Barn, which was absolutely lovely. The couple who run the place are very nice, and the breakfasts were just superb - I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. If you're ever in the Hereford area, this is a great place to stay.
We then went to London for a few days - we stayed at the Queen's Mansion Hotel . This... wasn't as nice as the Haie Barn. From the shower that had only half a shower door, to the cold tap that dispensed BURNING HOT LAVA, to the floorboards that creaked alarmingly when anything as reckless as a foot was carefully placed down... well, we shan't be staying there again. I had stayed there a few years previously - I recall it being better then. Oh well!
Anyway, London was great - we went on the London Eye, took a cruise along the Thames. We went to the world famous London Comedy Store, visited the British Museum, and a wonderful Dali exhibition. The paintings on display weren't very impressive, but the sculptures were just amazing.
We also visited the Houses of Parliament... the architecture inside is simply stunning, but the House itself was mostly empty - I'm sure it's like that most of the time, of course. Nonetheless, I feel it's quite important for British citizens to see their elected representatives in action at least once in their lives.
After that, we headed up to Birmingham to spend a couple of days with a friend of my girlfriend, where we visited the think tank. Then we headed back home.
A very enjoyable trip!
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