So this week was fairly uneventful. The commute to work has been interesting, as I managed to take the not so fast train once or twice (1-1.5 hr instaed of 30/40 mintues). Ipod has been a must. This week was Guy Fawke's and Saturday was the Lord Mayor's Show. Between the two there have been fireworks all week, mostly random people but a few organised.
Since 1215, the "City of London" (only 1 square mile) has been electing it's own Lor
d Mayor. The Mayor must be presented to the Sovereign (in Westminster about 2 or 3 miles away) and swear fealty to the Crown. They still ride in a now 251 yr old custom coach. The Mayor is more of a PR type position. They promote the City and business around the world. The New Lord Mayor is actually a Partner at work and therefore we had a contingent in the parade. The parade had over 500 horses, 15 marching bands (my favorite were the guys dressed as Batman) and more military units than I've seen since a parade on Bragg. There were all kinds of groups and businesses in the parade: 151 including - loads of pipe and drum corps. It was kind of funny when the bankers guild or whatever they were called were booed when they passed. Needless to saw it was raining and cold, so I didn't take any pictures. These are form the official website - http://www.lordmayorsshow.org/. I didn't end up going to the fireworks, bit tired and weather was crap. And a few pints after a 3 mile run really takes your energy away.
d Mayor. The Mayor must be presented to the Sovereign (in Westminster about 2 or 3 miles away) and swear fealty to the Crown. They still ride in a now 251 yr old custom coach. The Mayor is more of a PR type position. They promote the City and business around the world. The New Lord Mayor is actually a Partner at work and therefore we had a contingent in the parade. The parade had over 500 horses, 15 marching bands (my favorite were the guys dressed as Batman) and more military units than I've seen since a parade on Bragg. There were all kinds of groups and businesses in the parade: 151 including - loads of pipe and drum corps. It was kind of funny when the bankers guild or whatever they were called were booed when they passed. Needless to saw it was raining and cold, so I didn't take any pictures. These are form the official website - http://www.lordmayorsshow.org/. I didn't end up going to the fireworks, bit tired and weather was crap. And a few pints after a 3 mile run really takes your energy away.On a happier note - UNC won their first basketball game - one down and beat GT for a big football win. Good times.
Sunday I spent most of the day over at the Camden markets. Think Carrboro but waaaayyyy bigger, cooler (kind of trendy but edgy trendy) and with more granola/goths/emo and internationals. The markets are a couple streets and buildings with all sorts of stalls. Think I saw clothes, furniture and anything else you can imagine in there, swear you can find anything. Need some massive boots with flames and spikes on 'em? got it. Nice sexy corset for a quiet night in - maybe not but saw plenty of corsets meant to be worn out. Some solid oak furniture? silly graphic t-shirts? cheap UK tourist souvenirs? new tatoo or piercing (don't worry, I don't have one...yet)? hot food from all around the world? a hoody that zips over your face to look like a stormtrooper? its all there and more. Anyone getting a present form me - probably from the markets. 
Oh and I have booked my holiday vacation to egypt, but more on that another time, this is already
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