around town

Here's a few photos I took on my wanderings today

1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf. London's tallest building.
Moorings near Canary wharf, looking out to the Millenium Dome.

Getting around in Covent Garden

Good ol' Tower Bridge

Twirling flags on tower bridge

I went into town with Trish, tried to take some phots for Home of Poi's photo comp that's on at the moment, and tried to go shopping in Covent Garden.

Shopping over here is not great, in my opinion. Firstly, I don't have the brand recognition that I do at home. I can't go, "oh, i need a top to go out in, I'll go to Live, or Myer, or wherever" Its really hit and miss. And the fashion over here is just a bit silly. Many, many, English girls where the stupidest things, especially things that are totally inappropriate to their body shape (and the time of day). I did end up finding something - a little bit unusual for me - in a little tiny boutique near the markets at Covent Garden. I'll see if I ever wear it.

And shoe shopping. Don't even want to go there, it's abysmal.

Right now I have a pair of hiking boots, the black boots I bought in 1994 with my first paycheck (and still going strong) a pair of crocs, and the flat leather sandals I bought last week. Plus CAT stell capped work boots. That's it. No shoes to go out in. Can't find any.

AAARGH. Maybe Zu do mail order.