update 2 because yes, i am an internet addict

[salixbabylon]

Since I last posted, we went to the Victoria & Albert, Harrods, Camden markets, and thoroughly conquered the Underground and are no longer scared of it. Saturday we met up with soar38 and wandered around Regents Park and soaked up some sun.

Everyone says it's unusually hot -- I didn't bring any warm-weather clothes and am just baking! I also brought StupidNewShoes and my feet simply hate me. Might buy something more comfortable if I can bear it -- with the exchange rate it's an expensive option.

Yesterday we took a minibus tour to Avebury, Stonehenge, Old Sarum, and Salisbury Cathedral -- with a side of sheet, pub lunch, crop circles, and a chalk horse in the hillside. I's so beautiful, although not quite the mystical experience I'd hoped for at Stonehenge -- I was simply too tired and there were too many people and we only had 30 minutes total.

The only major whine is that while the cold itself only laster 3 days, I've only been sleeping well for about 2-3 hours a night, waking up around 2am or so. I'm an 8-hours-or-very-cranky times, so a *week* of way less was taking a severe toll. Last night I broke down and took a sleeping pill - should have done that earlier, although I'll need another one tonight. My face *hurts* and my eyes burn and the circles under my eyes are scary.

On the plus side, I'm feeling better today, and hopefully will get another good rest tonight, so I'll have plenty of energy for Ewan the theater tomorrow night. soar38 will be joining us for dinner at the Ivy, and then we're ditching my husband so we can squeal in private.

Next day we go to Stratford to see niennas_dreams, and then 3 more days in the Cheshire area with a friend -- and probably no internet again until we come back on Sunday! *sob*

People are lovely, the food is great, the weather nice (if hot), and all is going well. We've decided to slow things down and *enjoy* rather than rush about seeing things. I can't believe the first week is over already!

Comments

[soar38.livejournal.com]

I had a great time on Saturday and I'm looking forward to tomorrow just as much. :-)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Hey you. :) Give us a call if you're free for dinner or something really low-key tomorrow night. I somehow missed getting any pictures of you! :(
Regardless, I'm so glad we got to meet up. *smooch*

[soar38.livejournal.com]

I can do dinner, but I need to be home by ten. Saw this a bit late, I think you're probably in bed now, so I'll call you in the morning and try to catch you then. :-) *smooches*

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*smooch* I'm so glad we had a chance to have dinner and chat a bit more - it was so wonderful getting to know you and spending time together. I am so thankful that you made the time to see me. *hug*

[soar38.livejournal.com]

I really enjoyed every minute of it. It's such a relief to be able to be completely myself with people and talk about slash instead of hiding that part of me away, and you and Gerald were just lovely people. *hugs*

[flipnotist.livejournal.com]

Just remember the prices on the Ivy wine list are for HALF a bottle and you will be fine. ;)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Whoop! We had such a lovely meal. Very posh and it was nice to splurge for once. Thanks for the recommendation!

[abluegirl.livejournal.com]

Stonehenge isn't quite as impactful as you'd think it would be, eh? Its smaller than i thought, and tourists are kept woefully far away. I quite liked Avebury though - was very cool to go and interact with the stones there. :)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*nods* I totally agree with both of those - Stonehenge was smaller in diameter than I had expected, and a real bummer that you couldn't get close up, even a few feet away would have been nice. *sigh* BUT Avebury was cool, and when we finally made it to the Chalice Well, that was amazing. :)

[lozateazer.livejournal.com]

Have fun with Ewan ;) ;) Sweet talk him into going somewhere with you. Or at least chat for a while. I know he won't be able to resist you!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Aww... you're so sweet. I decided not to lead him into temptation. ;)

[sileya.livejournal.com]

*squee* EWAN. Details, chickie, DETAILS.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

When I get back and have time for an uberlong post (type up all my hand-written journal entries and add photos and bore you all to death), then you will have my Ewan thoughts.

*smooch* Hope you're feeling better!

Pssst

[phidiana.livejournal.com]

Hi from Amsterdam! Glad England is treating you well. 8)

Re: Pssst

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Heya! Hope you're having some fun non-work time in Amsterdam! We're about to come home, but I think I'm ready. :)