London Life
Despite studying to become a London guide I haven't been enjoying London as much as I should have over the past few months as have been cooped up at home revising. However last...
A nice cup of tea
Our exam walk has two subjects that crop up throughout the whole walk - one is Americans as there is a strong American connection in Mayfair - and the other is afternoon...
Almost there
I think I've finally cracked it. I've finally realised what I have been doing wrong in relation to guiding and am all set to prove next Sunday that I can guide when I pass the...
London’s secret pub tours
One of the first tours I do when I qualify as a guide will be a tour around some of the many interesting pubs in London. In fact I think it will have to be a series of tours as...
Undiscovered (for me) London
I have had a stressful week in preparation for a practice walk around Little Venice/Paddington Basin which took place yesterday. All our previous practice walks have taken place...
St James’s secret life
I'm rather late posting this but it was an unusual evening so wanted to share it.Last year or maybe the year before I bought 2 tickets for a whisky tasting and then couldn't find...
Anorak tales …
I think I'm turning into an anorak although I am sure some people will say I already was one. Having to learn 17 five minute stops around the London Transport Museum for an exam...
Gobbledygook on the buses
Amazingly only 2 days after emailing TfL I have had a response. However I am at a loss to understand their explanation and have requested it in plain English. I requested that...
The novelty is wearing off …
Since starting work in 1979 I am now working locally for the first time ever. It did start off as a bit of a novelty as I could leave home at 8.30, catch the bus at 8.37 and be...
Another bizarre comedy night
True to my word I agreed to sell tickets on the door at the local Comedy Night last night. It was a strange night and I have to say I'm not inclined to go back with or without...
Flamenco Flamenca
I can't dance - I'm unco-ordinated and have been told during my one and only ceroc lesson that I was too wooden. However I love Spanish music so usually just sit and watch the...
A trip to the Cemetery
Kensal Green Cemetery is one of those places I always knew about but didn't really know much about. Last Saturday I went on a guided tour round it and now have a strange desire...
Another VaughanTown trip + Air Fare rip-off
Despite not having any work I've been a bit reckless and booked myself onto another VaughanTown trip during the Easter holidays from my course. My theory is that as long as I...
Greek Comedy night
On a very cold Saturday night I was at first reluctant to leave my cosy home and wait for a bus to South Woodford, then a tube and then a walk to the Heathcote Arms in...
Working for a living
I'm now into my fourth week of no work but wonder how I ever managed to fit work in. I have so many projects on the go at the moment and still seem not to have enough hours in...