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Flying by the seat of my longjohns

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Well, I’ve spent the last gruelling two and a half hours in this internet cafe having my heart ripped out by the sappiest songs all about loneliness and love.

 BUT I did manage to make a decision (yay!) and am heading for Italy. A quick stop in Rome to drop off a pile of stuff that I don’t ‘need to carry around with me, and then I’ll be headed south. I plan not to wear my longjohns again. They’ve been on me since I arrived in London.

My unsuspecting cousin will hopefully be able to meet me for a bit tomorrow. This is the first leg of total solo and blind flying travel, heading into the South of Italy, no less. I’m scared in a very excited kind of way. HOpefully internet connections will be easier to find there!

And tonight, one more blesssed night in beautiful London with the loveliest Sam of all time.

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And the journey continues…

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

I would suggest that an internet cafe is not the place to be playing songs like Lean on Me and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?. I’m bloody well teared up in decidedly unemotional London. Actually, to be fair, I’ve noticed a lot of warmth and friendliness in genereal amongst Londoners. But still, I think crying in public might be crossing the line.

 I am supposed to be finding my way out of London, but it’s a bit difficult. First, finding internet cafes has proven to be a challenge. Second, I just plain like it here. It’s a cloudy day today, though, which helps me with the moving on.

 I’ve been really really lucky here in London. The sun has been warm and calming. My host and his roommate have been fabulously hospitable, showing me the town, lending compasses, maps, advice, time and drink.

I’ve eaten more meat here than I have in a very long while. We ate at an award winning gastropub last night, in our neighbourhood (I’ve moved myself in, I suppose), called the Garrison Pub, or Garrison House. There are many lovely pubs, restaurants and cafes to eat at, and for less than I would have expected in London.

I’m now in the process of deciding where to go next. Sicily, Sardinia and South France are current contenders. I tear myself away from London reluctantly, but know I will return.

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Why I love London

Monday, March 30th, 2009
Snippets of where I've been and what I've been up to (time's running short so I need to hurry it up!): Borough market on Saturday: lovely, tasty, likely a bit touristy market Walking down the street I experienced dark clouds, light rain, ... [Continue reading this entry]

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London Fog

Monday, March 30th, 2009
My trip from Paris to London was eventful. First, I missed the bus, because i failed to properly read all of my information. While the bus ticket OFFICE is located at St. Germain and St. Jacques, the actual bus STATION ... [Continue reading this entry]

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The City of Lights Woos Me — with fromage

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
Another cold day in Paris, but today was full of interesting things, including a GIANT PLATE of CHEESE for dinner! The day began, of course, with a sprained ankle, but after a few anti-inflammatories and the magic of frozen perogies, I ... [Continue reading this entry]

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vanity leads to perogies on feet

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
Paris is the most fashionable place on earth. Before I left on my trip, which aside from this first stop in Paris will be largely backpacking style, I thought I wouldn't want to be shlepping around Paris in my hiking ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Bluecheese Breakfast

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
I've passed a most marvellous day in Paris, speaking exclusively French, and I must chalk it up to the fact that I began my day with blue cheese and a croissant. Actually, I began the day by sleeping in, simply ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Ottawa to Paris…

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
I've arrived! In what seems to be a surreal dream, I'm writing this post from a beautiful flat overlooking a gorgeous little Parisian street. After a thankfully uneventful flight from Montreal, I woke up to a very foggy Paris. Thankfully, ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Get ready, get set….

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
I've never been a fan of people saying they need to go "find themselves". I've been especially suspicious of people who need to go away (stereotypically to Europe) to do this very thing. So what am I doing, at this ... [Continue reading this entry]

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