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Godot

July 31, 2009

God bless British public transportation! We were able to take a train and the underground from our hotel (out near Heathrow Airport) to the theatre in the heart of the city. It wasn’t necessarily cheap (29 pounds, approximately $47 for the two of us), but it was easy. Actually, cheap is a relative term, based on our previous taxi experience, it probably would have been around 80 pounds ($130) one way by taxi.
We walked through Trafalgar Square on the way to the theatre. I just love people who see that I am taking a picture and stare vacantly into the lens. GET OUT OF MY PICTURE!

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

Here it is. The theatre where the magic happened. Taking pictures inside was forbidden, although I saw several others do it anyway. I behaved myself, so this picture will have to serve.

Theatre Royal, Haymarket, Waiting on Godot, July 2009

Theatre Royal, Haymarket, Waiting on Godot, July 2009

The play was marvelous. We both had trouble staying awake due to sleep deprivation and the stuffiness of the theatre. McKellen and Stewart were charming, funny and as excellent as one would expect. I was very sad when it came to an end. It was a once in a lifetime experience.

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TransAtlantic

July 29, 2009

welcome

Trust me, people in coach don't want to know that they could be laying down if only they were in business class.

Trust me, people in coach don't want to know that they could be laying down if only they were in business class.

I don't think I want to sit on them.

I don't think I want to sit on them.

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Traveling

July 27, 2009

We are at the Portland, Oregon airport about to leave for London. Hopefully, we will have better luck with Internet access this time and I will be able to keep you posted. We will be seeing Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart our first night in London. We are very excited.

Stay tuned.

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Short pause

June 22, 2009

We are on the verge of traveling, so there may be a brief pause in entries. Will share our experiences and what we see along the way as best we can. We will have internet access in most of our hotels.

But first I will leave you with a few random sites.

sportballsThese buildings house some sports organization. Hence, they look like basketballs.

philtonThese banners were all over Festival City mall. Spend just 1000AED and get a chance at winning Paris Hilton merchandise. Why on earth would I want her merchandise? I wish America would keep it’s wackadoo heiresses in the attic where they belong.

chefkhaleejWe see these kind of chef images all over town. This one almost looks Middle Eastern. It’s the beard. Most of the chef images look very plump and European.

sinyoritaHere we have Sinyorita Technical Photography, which I think speaks for itself.

abeerThis is Daddybird’s favorite. Probably doesn’t require any explanation either.

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Recommendations

February 28, 2009

For those of you who read our blog to live vicariously, you should add www.fortylove.tv to your vicarious viewing habits. Our friend Adrianna and her friend May post videos of the strange and interesting things they are encountering in their travels. Adrianna is about to embark on a trip around the Middle East – Yemen, Iran, Syria, etc. (I’m not sure of all the destinations.) I am certain that she will have a lot to share.

I would also like to plug one of Paul’s Shufflegazine blog entries – More Connected Than Ever. This is SO true for us. We have met some of the most amazing people here in Dubai solely because Paul has connected with them online. We would not have found these friends by just wandering around a city of 1.5 million or relying on my work environment.

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