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X, Y, Z…
X is for …X-factor “did you watch it?” my brother Mark asked excitedly on the Sunday on our way to Greenwich.”What?” “X-factor!” X-factor is to the UK as Masterchef is to Australia, something which passed me by again this year. … Continue reading
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W is for…
W5 W5 is described as an interactive discovery centre. Located in Belfast, it’s like Scienceworks, only better (I can’t believe I said that) and was the only place where the kids did not want to leave. The first time we … Continue reading
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A bit of T, U, V…
T is for Tea, of course, also referred to as Irish penicillin. I love it, but the rels take it to another level and another strength. They like it strong, and will think nothing of putting the teapot on the … Continue reading
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S is for…
Stormont Call it professional curiosity, call it a tax break, others would say ‘nerd alert’, but I like visiting libraries while on holiday. My last overseas trip in 2001 involved me visiting libraries in Scotland and the Linen Hall Library … Continue reading
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R is for…
Rain Let’s talk about the weather. It was pelting when we came out of Islington station. A typical London day! I remember our welcoming committee of Mum, Dad and my brothers huddling under the trees with the kids, while we … Continue reading
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Minding my Ps and Qs…
Potatoes I’m Irish- I’m used to potatoes, but never have I seen so many potatoes eaten in such a variety of ways. It was not uncommon for potatoes to be served in different ways at the same meal- boiled, roast, … Continue reading
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O is for…
Oyster (Card) The Oyster Card is similar to Myki in Melbourne- except it is actually reliable. Previous visits to London had involved a lot of walking, with the occasional train trip thrown in. I don’t really mind that, but having … Continue reading
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N is for…
Natural History Museum We had been warned about the queues, so arrived early… and got stuck in the queue. Thankfully it was not too cold, it wasn’t raining, and we had a perfect chance to admire the architecture while waiting. … Continue reading
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M is for…
Music As we have reached the halfway point of the A-Z of the trip (yay!) a musical interlude. A band that played with Mr BG at the Betsey Trotwood, and who also played in Berlin were the Sunny Street. The … Continue reading
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L is for…
London Miss BG celebrated her 3rd birthday in London. The day of her birthday, we hopped on a double-decker bus (no.43 for those bus spotters) sat on the top, and went to London Bridge. It was way before 10am and … Continue reading
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