Once I was back from Scotland, I spent a few days nursing my cold. I planned a trip to Spain and France (stay tuned in weeks 5 and 6 for that!). I must say that Ryanair is incredible:
- 16 pounds from London to Seville
- 29 euros from Seville to Barcelona
- 11 euros from Barcelona to Paris
I will take the Eurostar train from Paris to London, which is the most expensive part of this trip at 45 pounds! By the way, all of the above includes tax! The only catch is that you cannot check any luggage, and the carry-on must not exceed 10kg. No problem, but please keep that in mind when you notice that I am wearing the same clothes in every picture!
On the weekend Linda, her sister Ruth, and I went to a mosque and took a tour of the Zoroastrian temple (the only one in Europe!) and learning about the religion, as part of inter-faith week. It was very very interesting.
On Sunday, I left Pinner and moved into my new friend Paige’s spare bedroom. She lives about a 5 minute walk from Shepherd’s Bush tube station, which is quite close to the centre of London (2 stops west of Nottinghill). It was super great staying at Edwin and Linda’s, and I was a bit sad leaving there! Their place really feels like home, but it’s a bit of a sleepy little place, and it is much more exciting living in central London where all the action is!
Pinner: Edwin and Linda's house is at the end of the street
My street in London
Near Shepherd's Bush tube station
This week I have been very busy meeting friends and getting myself organized to start working. After applying a bit of friendly pressure, it appears that I will be able to start working by the end of December or beginning of January, and I now have 2 recruitment agencies working for me. I have made quite a few new friends, some are friends of friends, and others are completely new. Ainsley and I walked around some neighborhoods and shops (she is an SLP from New Zealand – a friend of a friend).
Near Oxford Circus. Christmas decorations are up!
Shlomit is my friend Moshe’s sister, and she lives quite close to me. We spend a lovely (though very cold!) day sightseeing, even when we got stuck in the elevator in the British Museum!
Shlomit and I
British Museum
Stuck in the elevator!
Piccadilly Circus
Sarah is my good friend Rachelle’s sister-in-law, and we had a lovely dinner on Charlotte Street. We are going to see A-Ha on Saturday!! I’m so excited!!
I also went to the Canadian ex-pat ‘meetup’ event on Monday night. We met at a gastro-pub and ate “cow paddies” and drank beer. Many of you will not be surprised that I made several connections with people there who know people that I know! Two of the people there were from Saskatoon, and both of them went to my high-school! One of them is the sister of a girl who was in my class! Small world!
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