Comments on: European travel journal – Day 4: West End, British Library, Camden Market and a show!

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:03:27 +0000

I know this post is very late, but I just happened upon your website when I did a search for root canal, strangely enough.

I experienced the same spittle thing when I went to Ireland some years ago and went to the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. I went with our guided tour group. Unfortunately, I didn’t think to wait for college recess, and everyone in my group was over 60 except me.

Anyway, they were performing The Plough and the Stars, and it seemed the whole cast was spitting all over the place. It was such a weird experience. Years have gone by and this is the first time anyone has mentioned having the same experience I did. A couple of times, the spit was so copious that it earned a collective ejaculation of “eeww!” from the audience.

I saw Ron Howard at intermission, but he left. He was talking with Barbara Babcock. She was very nice, I sw her and got her autograph.

By: Tasha

Tasha — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:54:40 +0000

I shopped at that Octopus shop this pictured (Covent Garden)Feb . I bought a blue top. The red phone booth unfortunately reminds me of being all frustrated, in Leicester sq, trying to work out how to cancel my credit cards while Hari Krishnas sang outside the booth.

By: Cari

Cari — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:29:55 +0000

That is a great day. I stayed by the British Library when I was in London, and it was a wonderful part of town. I’m sorry you didn’t like Spring Awakening–I just saw it a few months ago and loved it!

By: Cali369

Cali369 — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:59:32 +0000

That view from Waterloo bridge at night always brings a lump to my throat – you’re right in the middle of London but can also see it laid out like a distant vista. So glad you got to see that, kudos to Courtney for suggesting it

By: Yet Another Jenny

Yet Another Jenny — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:29:51 +0000

PastaQueen Rocks London!!! I too am loving these entries, and wish you’d gotten to see the Queen musical. I was curious so I went & skimmed the synopsis of Spring Awakening (good ol’ Wikipedia) and…dang. I’m both curious and freaked.

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:47:23 +0000

I forgot you were travelling til I got here, but I have a story for you about a woman’s headache that lasted 42 years: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/090515/health/china_health_bullet_offbeat

Also, to add to the snooty comments, it’s the Magna Carta and Selfridge’s. If you’re interested in feeling like you’re in London after you’ve left, I highly recommend Bridget Jones’ Diary if you haven’t already read it. Brit culture to the core. :)

By: Marla K

Marla K — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:47:34 +0000

“….because London was mine.” Loved that line and the sentiment. Reminds me of when I was younger, single and Traveling Europe. The absolute thrill of exhilaration of new adventures and accomplishment that I was truly doing it and soaking in every moment. GOOD GOOD GOOD for you Jeanette! Look forward to peeking in on the rest of your time there.

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:17:51 +0000

Oh I wish you had gotten to see We Will Rock You. I saw it when I went to London 4 years ago and it was absolutely amazing. If you ever travel up to Canada I do believe a friend of mine saw it in Quebec.

By: sue

sue — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:07:51 +0000

So glad you’re having such a fabulous time; I had to cancel a trip to London a few years ago (and lose my “Cream” reunion tickets…still bitter…) and I’ve still not rescheduled.

Thanks for the virtual tour!

By: debby

debby — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:37:04 +0000

PQ I am loving your travel diaries, esp. that they are done in real time. I mean, I appreciate that you are taking time out of your travel to amuse us! Thanks so much!