23 Jan 2006

Hi peoples,

Yes, I have arrived safe and sound to the land of crisps, trousers, loos, lifts, birds, and blokes. So far, so good.

I spent the first night at the London Backpacker hostel north of central London. Nice place to recharge but to far from the centre and I didn't really meet very many interesting people there.

Now I have a place at the Astor Museum Hostel. Awesome hostel so far. My first night I met tones of cool people from places like Australia, France, Ireland, Holland, and of course Canada. Us Canadians were going on and on about the election. I got into the long term stay accomodations at the hostel to save some money and I already have become friends with a few people. And listen you museum addicts: the hostel is right across the street from the British Museum. And the British Museum is free too!

But unfortunately, I have not had the time to take in very many of the sites. Today has been travelling around London on the tube and meeting up with the hiring agencies. If anything, it is a really good way to see the city. I have two interviews setup so far but not anything I am quite interested in yet. There are still three other agencies to meet with so we'll see.

My cell phone should be activated on Wednesday (yes, john, jason, and stan, I broke down and got one. Standing in a cold phone both gets uncomfortable after a while. I did a phone interview in the British Museum because I was tired of the weather). So, I may have a number for those rich kids to phone. And the best thing ever is that I don't pay when you call me, ha, ha. That is for all cell phones in the UK!

Alright, well, that is the news from here. Sorry to those who e-mailed before and I didn't get back to. Things have been busy, blah, blah, excuse, excuse and will do my best to get back to you. And one day, I will get a blog up and going. Take care, miss you all lots.

Patrick!