I must apologize for the previous post. It really was somewhat depressing. I didn't realize it until I clicked "publish." In reality, my excitement/joy/sheer appreciation for getting the opportunity to experience such a wonderful, cosmopolitan city trumped any negative emotion I might have had.
After getting over the undeniable jet-lag, eating tons of delicious food, walking a lot (for some exercise), and meeting a bunch of WONDERFUL people, it is safe to say that my experience is better than I could have ever imagined it. Even in all of my over-exaggerated dreams, I couldn't have imagined everything turning out so perfectly in reality.
Trust me, Google Street view is not a good representation of a city (even though I am a huge nerd and had virtually "walked" my way to school about a dozen times prior to boarding the plane in Detroit.
Post plane-arrival, we pulled up to The Landward Apartments after a hair-raising 45 minute car ride into the heart of London (our driver was absolutely insane)!!
If you eliminated all of the classic black cabs, you would probably guess you were in Lebanon. It is widely-considered the most diverse area of London with a heavy middle eastern influence. What does this mean? It means a huge selection of some of the best middle eastern restaurants in the world. So great!
Bottom line, after having a comprehensive orientation at Regent's, meeting tons of mew people, and getting settled into the flat, I couldn't be more thrilled! Look for much, much more about some adventurous eating, travels, and good fun!
Cheers!
Dear Andrew, I have a mission for you. As you go about eating your way through London you need to video record it as if you are on the food network. I think that it will be great practice for you. :) and highly entertaining for the rest of us. Think about it... it would be great and you know it
ReplyDeleteI concur with Noreen 110%. Lebanon AND London??? This sounds like Andrew to a T.
ReplyDeletedo you have video capabilities on the camera???
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