Hurray! Skidmore... Hurray!

14 January 2007

Doug’s here! I met with Doug last night and we ate Dim Sum at 11 o’clock and drank champagne cocktails. We then proceeded to drink Pedigree (a British Ale) at the Metropolitan Bar right across the street from my building with of course a bowl of chips. We talked and caught up and we left the bar until closing at midnight. It was good to see a familiar face considering that I had only been here a week and meeting so many people I just wanted to know someone.

On Sunday morning I met Doug at the hotel for breakfast (it was continental so it was very minimal, but coco krispies taste better here) and we headed off with his family to Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park. Now for those of you that have no idea what speaker’s corner is, it is a corner of hide park (very famous) that is known for politicians, protesters, people that just want to rant about something, and a place where the general public can go to listen to what these people have to say, as they stand on soapboxes. It was quite the experience let me tell you. There were about 4 speakers to begin with and it is just a sight to see. Every Sunday morning they come down to their little corner and get out their soapbox or stepladder and start to just talk and whoever wants to listen can and if they don’t agree with something, they speak up and then it becomes a whole discussion with active audience participation. Wow! All I can say is wow!

After getting a thorough education from those speakers we headed across the park in search of the Princess Diana memorial. Let’s just say it was a whole lot of walking for getting lost. Nevertheless no time was wasted and we headed towards Knightsbridge to the famous Harrods Department Store. Ah yes…HARRODS…what a sight to see. I don’t think I have seen so many expensive things in one place since the last time I walked by Selfridges (a department store with Gucci, Channel, Dior, etc...). I just like to look around and touch all the expensive clothing and such because it makes me feel like I am wearing it for a second. We proceeded to tour around the facility and it was everything that I hoped it would be. The high ceilings, the ancient architecture, and even the gigantic food store were mind blowing. It all smelled great I just wanted to sit and take it all in, but unfortunately time was against us and we needed to get on our way. I will return to Harrods soon… I must.

Until tomorrow….