Well its been another bee-zah few weeks for me and the j-mister! We've been out and about exploring the best that London has to offer and here's a few highlights:
Wimbledon:
After months earlier getting our proverbial into a pile by jumping through the various Wimbledon ballot hoops we found ourselves into some amazing centre court seats. So amazing that we were on TV more than the William sisters themselves. Nicely placed behind the service line and in direct sight of the cameras, pictures of us were shot around the globe and numerous messages were received. We were lucky enough to watch both Williams sisters qualify for the final and a pretty lame men's doubles match. Instead of watching the doubles til completion we opted for the goldie oldie stylings of the Woodies on an outside court and lashing our tongues around a dish of the famous strawberries and cream! All and all it was a good day, made even more fantastic but the trip home via Tooting Bec... where despite Jarratt's best efforts Bec was able to get off the train and take some pretty random photos, which you can see a sample of below!
Tate Modern:
Despite not being a major art buff, I was bored at home alone on yet another Saturday morning without Jarratt. So I made my way to the Tate modern. Slightly motivated by the fact that all museums in London are free and moreover that children from my current school had put together an exhibition that was currently being displayed entitled: Looking for change! The Tate was a massive shock and I was amazed how into it I got! Particularly the pop art of Andy Warhol and an exhibition known as 30 pieces of silver. I even managed a few sneaky happy snaps before being abruptly told in some broken English that I was a naughty girl! After my whirlwind visit I made my way to South Kensington to meet young J J for a super surprise!!!
Polo:
The surprise excursion was out to Ham Polo Club (in a black cab!!!) where we picniced and watched the local squad take on the Indian Army. I was surprised by the colourful language used by the 'gentleman' riders and also had my very own pretty woman moment when I was invited to the stomping of the divots. It was great surprise and a very fun afternoon in which I have never felt SOOO British!!!
The Brit Oval:
In another British adventure we followed two friends blindly into the Brit Oval where we saw a Twenty20 match between Middlesex and Lancashire! An interesting afternoon despite the cricket and rude British men behind us! What is it that turns grown men into such ..... um, louts at sporting events? Really, so uncalled for! But beer in the sun with our feet up watching cricket never felt so natural and I had to remind myself I was in fact in ENGLAND.... NOT.... AUSTRALIA!
Hill top:
In order to counteract our recent British adventures we saddled up and visited the Carling Academy to watch the Hill Top Hoods. A wicked, yet short gig, that made us both miss home and saw many an expensive phone call made to let certain people know "It's YOUR round!" :)
Wednesday Night = Theatre Night:
For the last two consecutive weeks I have attended some pretty amazing theatre... cheaply! YAY! Due to the fact that I attend mid-week shows and buy at the lastminute. The first Wednesday saw the crew attend the Lion King. We had an amazing time singing along and relaxing despite our frantic drunken jog from the station (IN HEELS!!). But we made it and didn't miss any of it so, "Hakuna Matta". I also got to attend Chicago this week with a friend from back home, Oh yes, Oh yes, Oh yes, Oh yes.... was very exciting! I got given that old Razzle Dazzle and boy did I enjoy it!!!
In amongst the fun of ol' london town, we headed to Pamplona for the running of the bulls where J gambled with his life and Bec nearly had multiple heart attacks!!!!! Which I will update you on shortly, in the mean time here are the relevant photos from our aforementioned escapades.
Wimbledon:
After months earlier getting our proverbial into a pile by jumping through the various Wimbledon ballot hoops we found ourselves into some amazing centre court seats. So amazing that we were on TV more than the William sisters themselves. Nicely placed behind the service line and in direct sight of the cameras, pictures of us were shot around the globe and numerous messages were received. We were lucky enough to watch both Williams sisters qualify for the final and a pretty lame men's doubles match. Instead of watching the doubles til completion we opted for the goldie oldie stylings of the Woodies on an outside court and lashing our tongues around a dish of the famous strawberries and cream! All and all it was a good day, made even more fantastic but the trip home via Tooting Bec... where despite Jarratt's best efforts Bec was able to get off the train and take some pretty random photos, which you can see a sample of below!
Tate Modern:
Despite not being a major art buff, I was bored at home alone on yet another Saturday morning without Jarratt. So I made my way to the Tate modern. Slightly motivated by the fact that all museums in London are free and moreover that children from my current school had put together an exhibition that was currently being displayed entitled: Looking for change! The Tate was a massive shock and I was amazed how into it I got! Particularly the pop art of Andy Warhol and an exhibition known as 30 pieces of silver. I even managed a few sneaky happy snaps before being abruptly told in some broken English that I was a naughty girl! After my whirlwind visit I made my way to South Kensington to meet young J J for a super surprise!!!
Polo:
The surprise excursion was out to Ham Polo Club (in a black cab!!!) where we picniced and watched the local squad take on the Indian Army. I was surprised by the colourful language used by the 'gentleman' riders and also had my very own pretty woman moment when I was invited to the stomping of the divots. It was great surprise and a very fun afternoon in which I have never felt SOOO British!!!
The Brit Oval:
In another British adventure we followed two friends blindly into the Brit Oval where we saw a Twenty20 match between Middlesex and Lancashire! An interesting afternoon despite the cricket and rude British men behind us! What is it that turns grown men into such ..... um, louts at sporting events? Really, so uncalled for! But beer in the sun with our feet up watching cricket never felt so natural and I had to remind myself I was in fact in ENGLAND.... NOT.... AUSTRALIA!
Hill top:
In order to counteract our recent British adventures we saddled up and visited the Carling Academy to watch the Hill Top Hoods. A wicked, yet short gig, that made us both miss home and saw many an expensive phone call made to let certain people know "It's YOUR round!" :)
Wednesday Night = Theatre Night:
For the last two consecutive weeks I have attended some pretty amazing theatre... cheaply! YAY! Due to the fact that I attend mid-week shows and buy at the lastminute. The first Wednesday saw the crew attend the Lion King. We had an amazing time singing along and relaxing despite our frantic drunken jog from the station (IN HEELS!!). But we made it and didn't miss any of it so, "Hakuna Matta". I also got to attend Chicago this week with a friend from back home, Oh yes, Oh yes, Oh yes, Oh yes.... was very exciting! I got given that old Razzle Dazzle and boy did I enjoy it!!!
In amongst the fun of ol' london town, we headed to Pamplona for the running of the bulls where J gambled with his life and Bec nearly had multiple heart attacks!!!!! Which I will update you on shortly, in the mean time here are the relevant photos from our aforementioned escapades.
The Holy Grail of Tickets!!!! AHHHHHH!!!
Me at the Wimbledon Garden.
Centre Court!!!
Our view from the seats!!!
J and his strawberries and cream! Yummo!
Tooting Bec... minus the tooting!
Inspired and naughty at the Tate Modern!
Polo ... Ahem, 'Gentleman' riders!
At Ham Polo Club... good times!!!
Pretty in pink!!!!
The Cricket Crew and rowdy rude Brit Lads behind!!!
3 comments:
Hi guyes,
Good to speak to you both, hope the toe is feeling better Bec, enjoyed the blog some great photos, you are both famous what with Anzac Cove and now the tennis looking forward to the next blog with the running of the bulls.
See your Dad is answering for me these day's J. Still he was pretty close,running with the "BULLS" Shit!
Hello my little Poms,
What a great couple of weeks you've had!! The tate moden is lovely, we went to see Turner, Moet & Whisler there (which ironically is in Canberra now)and cricket there is a must since you've missed summer here!! Tayla really enjoyed the cricket when we went to watch Aust, it was weird at the lunch break everyone jumped on the field and had picnic's or played french cricket. That wouldn't happen here! You should of walked around 'Tooting', Bec its a nice place. I'd better go an enjoy the hottest july day in so many years 22' love to you both.
Car, Deano, Tayla & Capri xxxx
Little burnt J??
Great pic's, must have been good to be there at the tennis.
We want pic's of the Bulls.
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