So, we've just had our last "cold Christmas" with my family and we really enjoyed it. Everyone was aware that we're going to be leaving in about a month, but we had a good time and nobody dwelt on the fact that this would be our last Christmas together, for a good while at least.
We had some nice presents including a photo album with pictures of all the family, and we made sure that we took lots of pictures during the days so that we have lots of memories to take with us, and to leave behind.
Saturday 27 December 2008
Monday 1 December 2008
Taking Things for Granted
It's funny how we take things for granted. I regularly travel up to London to work and never really noticed anything, but the last few times I've been looking around and seeing things that have passed me by during previous trips.
I guess now that I've only a few weeks before I leave the UK, I'm tending to notice things that I will miss. Things like the cluster of red telephone boxes outside Charing Cross station, and the amount of things that happen in Trafalgar Square.
I remember the big screen that was erected during the Olympics and a couple of weeks ago there was an artistic installation where your shadow was replaced by moving images - very clever, and it's great to see this marvellous space being used.
I love wandering through the Victorian arcades, such as Burlington Arcade and Princes Arcade and, at the moment, they look their absolute best in their festive finery. Also, the Bond Street illuminations this year outdo (I think) those of its larger siblings, Oxford and Regent Streets.
I've a few more trips before the end of the year, so I shall have to remember to take my camera with me so I can capture a few memories of London at Christmas time.
I guess now that I've only a few weeks before I leave the UK, I'm tending to notice things that I will miss. Things like the cluster of red telephone boxes outside Charing Cross station, and the amount of things that happen in Trafalgar Square.
I remember the big screen that was erected during the Olympics and a couple of weeks ago there was an artistic installation where your shadow was replaced by moving images - very clever, and it's great to see this marvellous space being used.
I love wandering through the Victorian arcades, such as Burlington Arcade and Princes Arcade and, at the moment, they look their absolute best in their festive finery. Also, the Bond Street illuminations this year outdo (I think) those of its larger siblings, Oxford and Regent Streets.
I've a few more trips before the end of the year, so I shall have to remember to take my camera with me so I can capture a few memories of London at Christmas time.
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