Apologies for the dreadful tardiness and general lack of postings over the last few weeks. I’ve been busy.
Here’s a brief summary.
Rome
Paris
House of Commons (get me!)
Wales (North)
Swan Lake
Work x lots
Tomorrow I’m off to Bruges for the weekend. I’m exhausted.
Rome was spectacular, beautiful, warm, friendly and tremendous fun. I met up with fellow blogger, Muzbot briefly. He was totally jetlagged and very brave for setting foot outside his hotel room in such a state. Not sure exactly what he’s like as a person (I think he may have been a bit stunned by the deafening roar of the conversation between my friends and I) but despite the big, bikey, blokey demeanour he seemed a gentle and friendly type. Anyone who knows him, feel free to agree or correct – Muzbot, you’re not allowed to comment!
Paris was, as usual, achingly, untouchably chic – this is meant in a positive way. Paris is like a model (or in my experience, a sexy barman). Right there in front of you looking amazing and incredibly flirty but you both know you don’t have a single hope of getting into their pants. Rome on the other hand has a big arrow pointing to the zipper with a ‘first ride free!’ ticket.
The House of Commons terrace was for a friend’s 50th birthday and was fun –influential political types plonked about (the friend is quite well connected and used to be something in politics a ways back) and other big-wigs from advertising and national bodies. I focused on champagne.
Wales was another party for the friend above, held at another friend’s enormous pile set in 50 acres of countryside. More champagne, a ludicrously large, budget-gobbling firework display, Welsh poetry & music (again – completely clueless was I), plus dancing outside until well on into the wee small hours.
Swan Lake. Utterly beautiful. The English National Ballet’s production at the Royal Albert Hall is ENORMOUS! There are about a gazillion swans all paddling elegantly in the mist-enshrouded lake.
It’s just lovely. Go see.
Tomorrow we’re off to Bruges to stay with our smashing friend Sophie. Sophie is groovily laid back so we won’t have to be up at the crack of dawn each day. She loves long, lazy breakfasts (something that they do really well in Belgium – with added Nutella!). I’m really looking forward to it, although I feel like I should have my own carriage on Eurostar these days, I’ve been on it so much.
The other half still has more travel to deal with. Next week he’s off to New York and Las Vegas for a stag do. I’m pleased I don’t know the ‘stag’ which means I can relax at home for the first weekend in a couple of months.
I’ll try and get some pics of my latest adventures (many under the influence of far too much booze) in future posts.
Here’s a brief summary.
Rome
Paris
House of Commons (get me!)
Wales (North)
Swan Lake
Work x lots
Tomorrow I’m off to Bruges for the weekend. I’m exhausted.
Rome was spectacular, beautiful, warm, friendly and tremendous fun. I met up with fellow blogger, Muzbot briefly. He was totally jetlagged and very brave for setting foot outside his hotel room in such a state. Not sure exactly what he’s like as a person (I think he may have been a bit stunned by the deafening roar of the conversation between my friends and I) but despite the big, bikey, blokey demeanour he seemed a gentle and friendly type. Anyone who knows him, feel free to agree or correct – Muzbot, you’re not allowed to comment!
Paris was, as usual, achingly, untouchably chic – this is meant in a positive way. Paris is like a model (or in my experience, a sexy barman). Right there in front of you looking amazing and incredibly flirty but you both know you don’t have a single hope of getting into their pants. Rome on the other hand has a big arrow pointing to the zipper with a ‘first ride free!’ ticket.
The House of Commons terrace was for a friend’s 50th birthday and was fun –influential political types plonked about (the friend is quite well connected and used to be something in politics a ways back) and other big-wigs from advertising and national bodies. I focused on champagne.
Wales was another party for the friend above, held at another friend’s enormous pile set in 50 acres of countryside. More champagne, a ludicrously large, budget-gobbling firework display, Welsh poetry & music (again – completely clueless was I), plus dancing outside until well on into the wee small hours.
Swan Lake. Utterly beautiful. The English National Ballet’s production at the Royal Albert Hall is ENORMOUS! There are about a gazillion swans all paddling elegantly in the mist-enshrouded lake.
It’s just lovely. Go see.
Tomorrow we’re off to Bruges to stay with our smashing friend Sophie. Sophie is groovily laid back so we won’t have to be up at the crack of dawn each day. She loves long, lazy breakfasts (something that they do really well in Belgium – with added Nutella!). I’m really looking forward to it, although I feel like I should have my own carriage on Eurostar these days, I’ve been on it so much.
The other half still has more travel to deal with. Next week he’s off to New York and Las Vegas for a stag do. I’m pleased I don’t know the ‘stag’ which means I can relax at home for the first weekend in a couple of months.
I’ll try and get some pics of my latest adventures (many under the influence of far too much booze) in future posts.
17 comments:
Wow - House of Commons. Mrs GIL met her friend "The Lord" for lunch there last week ... and didn't want me to go even though he said I was invited :-(
GIL
x
Awww! Bless. It's nice enough, but not nearly as grand as you might expect. Not invited? you'd be in far more likely company at the House than Mrs GIL would - mary's everywhere!
That made me laugh - in public - and now people are staring!
Also meant to say - love your analogy of Paris & Rome to men - very nice.
GIL
x
Wahoooo...finally an update...I've been checking every day for MONTHS waiting for an update! Let me assure you, your description of Muz is Right On! It's a shame you got him when he was jet-lagged.
Swan Lake - i saw the ENB do it as an Arena Spectacular a couple of years ago, with 1627 little swans all swanning across the stage - it was quite incredible! Enjoy Bruges Mr! x
Yay! Darth is back! We were worried!
Oh god... if I could only have that day all over again. I think I was just sitting there going "Hang on, where the fuck am I and who are these lads? That one's cute, oh, so is that one... Hang on, who's partner was he? Does he have a partner? I think I want to have a beer and flirt with him. Where am I again?.."
bless you Muzbot. The ones with dark hair were me and the other half (me having obvious less than him!), the quiet one was David and the very toned Australian-ish one with his shirt off was Mal - both are single, both like beer and both are huge flirts - mind you, so's the other half. I, of course, am proper and follow the expected guidelines of decorum at all times. Live the day again!!!
Well, DG, I fully expect you to flirt your sox off when we meet! (and bring your hot friends, Muz was highly impressed) And I'll try to be a bit less bemused than our friend Muz! ;-)
Darth.. drop me a email at cool_grove@yahoo.co.uk - blog has gone invite only...
Ok then Muzbot. Which one of my friends was it that caught your eye? I'm intrigued!!
Provide us with pictures DG and we'll check out for ourselves who's HOT - obviously, we all agree that you are hot...we just need to check out your friends now (and the other half)! (according to Muz, you were all good looking - I'm deeply envious at this point in time) :-)
bless - Muz was also HEAVILY jet-lagged. Reality often disappoints Monty and the camera often lies. However, I have some pics of all of us which I'll post asap for you...
Had dinner and 6 beers with Muz last night and he extolled your virtues - I can't wait to meet you even more so now! I can't believe he didn't take pics!!! sigh! I wait with breathless anticipation of your next post with pics! ;-)
what virtues? I'm pleased to report that my virtue remained fully intact but I'm now curious...
what did he say?
Your virtue remained intact...that much Muz mentioned...(much to his disappointment...lol) No, he was just saying lots of nice things about you! I'm not going into the specifics, as you'll just get a big head! ;-)
DG, glad someone else is taking as long between posts as I am.
Hope you're enjoying life.
GIL
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