So im really loving this London thing....
there are hundreds of different places all buzzing with activity it really is amazing
I took my first subway ride solo yesterday it was quite intimidating at first I even got a little lost but then someone from tfl (Transport For London) saw me starring at this map on the wall in a tube station with this very confused look on my face and he came and helped me get home. I am starting to get a hang of this whole underground thing. It really is quite amazing that you can get anywhere easily without a car and not more then a 10 minute walk. When I first got here the first thing I purchased was a Week transport pass for zones 1, 2 and 3 for £25 and I haven't had to pay a pence (or cent for u folks back in s.a) for transport since. Need to take a bus or train I need to take?Just whip out the pass its pretty cool and great value for money. There also millions of these big red bussed all over the place its mind-blowing like you wont wait at a bus stop for more then 10 minutes.
I went to this really cool burger bar tonight called Gourmet Burger Kitchen fan-fucking-tastic burgers...Best iv ever had! WOW!
BTW I would appreciatee it if my loyal readers left an occasionall comment, you know they there for a reason. I changed the settings on the blog so anyone can post a comment (Youdon't need to log in or create an account or any of that crap) So youdon't have any excuses.
More to come soon!
Friday, August 19, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Arrival
Ok so I have arrived.
This is going to be a short post cause im absolutely exhausted
Fist impressions are this place is amazing. I have set up a flickr acount so you can see some photos I took tonight at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikf/
More to come on the morrow
This is going to be a short post cause im absolutely exhausted
Fist impressions are this place is amazing. I have set up a flickr acount so you can see some photos I took tonight at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikf/
More to come on the morrow
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Tick Tock!
Just four days to go!!
I am really busy trying to get things ready for my trip, when im not busy im getting really excited!!
Went away to "the farm" this weekend to spend some time with my friends before I go.
Having a farewell party at tayo tonight will be great fun.
Tick Tock tick tock. I cant believe how close its getting.
I am really busy trying to get things ready for my trip, when im not busy im getting really excited!!
Went away to "the farm" this weekend to spend some time with my friends before I go.
Having a farewell party at tayo tonight will be great fun.
Tick Tock tick tock. I cant believe how close its getting.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
About the trip.
Ok so you want the lowdown on the trip henceforth known as the "Epic Journey" Well let us start of with the reasons.
The Reasons
1) I am now 23 years old and have been living at home my whole life. Leaving home is something I need to do to grow as a person.
2) Uncertain future in South Africa I need to check some other places out, make some contacts and just see if the grass really is greener on the other side. S.A could become a great place to live or it could turn to complete shit. I need to keep my options open. Also due to Affirmative Action Black Economic Empowerment (Note the subtle difference) It has become very hard for white males to find jobs. Even if you run a company larger then a certain size you need quotas of ownership, management etc The same if you want to tender for large contracts.
3) The general state of lawlessness in the country. Every day you hear a story of someone being hijacked or shot or something. Not the kind of place to raise kids. We live in our own jails everyone has High Walls electric fencing, electric gates, alarm systems and Armed responses. All in all quite a hostile environment! Designed to keep the badies out not in. Overall this doesn't do much for community relations as people tend to develop a siege mentality. Is the grass greener on the other side? Only one way to find out!
Anyways Enough of me justifying the reasons for me going to check out this strange and foreign land
The plan
Thoughts, Comments? Let me know! Use the comment button below and maybe we can even engage in some intelligent debate (Although that is highly unlikely)
The Reasons
1) I am now 23 years old and have been living at home my whole life. Leaving home is something I need to do to grow as a person.
2) Uncertain future in South Africa I need to check some other places out, make some contacts and just see if the grass really is greener on the other side. S.A could become a great place to live or it could turn to complete shit. I need to keep my options open. Also due to
3) The general state of lawlessness in the country. Every day you hear a story of someone being hijacked or shot or something. Not the kind of place to raise kids. We live in our own jails everyone has High Walls electric fencing, electric gates, alarm systems and Armed responses. All in all quite a hostile environment! Designed to keep the badies out not in. Overall this doesn't do much for community relations as people tend to develop a siege mentality. Is the grass greener on the other side? Only one way to find out!
Anyways Enough of me justifying the reasons for me going to check out this strange and foreign land
The plan
- Depart South Africa from Jhb international airport at 21:20 PM (CAT) Monday the 16th of Aug 2005 (Zero Hour)
- Arrive United Kingdom Heathrow 07:30 AM (GMT) Meet 1 x Younger Sister at Airport
- Find a Job doing java/j2ee
- Pimp The Hoes
- Take over the world
Thoughts, Comments? Let me know! Use the comment button below and maybe we can even engage in some intelligent debate (Although that is highly unlikely)
The final countdown!
Ok so its just 12 days beforce I embark on this epic journey.
Im feeling nervous, anxious but must of all EXCITED all at the same time.
more to come soon!
Im feeling nervous, anxious but must of all EXCITED all at the same time.
more to come soon!
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