A word of explanation: I am in London for several weeks, trailing The Spouse, which over the years has not been a bad gig. He knows how to show a girl a good time. Anyway, I’m living in a dingy little basement flat in Kensington while he wrangles a group of college students on a study abroad program, which leaves me lots of free time to explore London, including shops, parks, pubs, museums and abundant thrift stores. (I refuse to set foot in any of the Starbucks that have cropped up on every other corner, but I’m actually getting a little nostalgic for Taco Bell…) I’ll be posting pictures and such when I get a little more organized. I was afraid of encountering some anti-Americanism, but the Brits I have met so far are very friendly, although they hate Bush, and have been very welcoming. Pax Brittanica!
Adventures at Midlife
msmeta’s musings on the meaning of life at middle age — and beyond.
About me
I, msmeta, am a middle-aged, middle-class, middle-brow writer, reader, wife and mother languishing in a dusty corner of the Great American West. I have spent several years lurking online, but I'm ready to join the conversation. I just hope I have something to say. I'm particularly interested in issues facing women at midlife. Look for posts on books, American culture, middle age, thrift shops, shoes, family, politics, religion and maybe even the occasional rant if I'm irritated enough.
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May 5, 2008 at 1:58 pm
We do like visitors from US , good time to be in London , as we now have a new mayor…Boris
Enjoy your stay
May 5, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Thanks! I shall!
May 5, 2008 at 2:02 pm
The brits are usually a lot more civil than us Americans. However, I always wonder what they are saying behind my back:)
If you like museums –The British Musuem is the best!– and it’s free!
There is a great little sandwich shop also near the Thames (where the bridge crosses to the Tate Modern).
Blessings!
May 6, 2008 at 11:09 am
hey, I used to live in a dingy basement flat in London, several in fact. They were anti-American then too and this was long before Bush. I think it has something to do with the way we left them back in the 1700s.
May 6, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Wow. They sure can hold a grudge…
May 14, 2009 at 8:07 pm
If you go there with an attitude you’ll see it in return. It’s like that anywhere in Europe though, there are many friendly Brits.
October 19, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Sounds like a great adventure!
Here’s a little adventure tip:
Take a city bus to the very end and back. It’s a cheap way to see more of London (or other surrounding towns, cities) get a feel for daily life there and maybe even meet a few locals. It’s pure entertainment. Oh, and you can blog about it for us!
Cheers!