Ok, ok, done. It actually took a lot more brain power than I thought to put that together. It's 5:18pm here, but it feels like 9:18am (the next day) in my body. I've been up for 24hrs at this point. It's pretty overcast here, not an unusual occurance according to Christian. This house I'm in is truly an English beauty. Three stories, loads of white wooden chairs and canvas paintings. There's a tennis court and a soccer pitch. Randy! Here's his dog, Arthur.
Here's me "helping" with dinner. Christian and two siblings, Alex and Dan.
Big thanks to Hans for getting me up and out of the country. I had Innout Burger 3 times in the last 24hrs before leaving. I miss it already.... Also Jemell- sorry I had to cut our talk short. I was getting into the airport. Hope you feel better soon.
Flight was good- good food and thankfully no one sitting in the middle seat. The girl siting next to me was also a graduate of Cal State Fullerton. Although she was getting to go to London on her companies dime. Guess that's the difference between a theatre degree and a business degree. :)
I encountered my first surly English official. The woman checking me in at customs needed an address of where I was going in England.
Her: Where are you staying.
Me: I dunno. A friend of mine who lives in the country.
Her: (Blank stare)
Me: It apparently looks like the countryside in Pride and Prejudice. (weak smile)
Her: (Rolls eyes and sighs loudly) How long are you gonna be here?
Me: England 4 days. Then around Europe for four months.
Her: (Raises eyebrow) Four months? You have an itinerary?
Me: Sure. Here you go.
Her: (Scanning pages) All these countries?
Me: Uh huh.
Her: (Long pause) Uh huh.
I don't think she was very keen on the whole backpacking-for-no-reason-other-than-fun-and-adventure thing. I am happy to be here though. Going out with Christian tonight to meet some of his mates at a pub or something. Let the pubbing begin.
Brian
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