London 2008
Posts from Jeff Guin’s April 2008 London trip, including Future of Web Design conference notes, personal travel moments, museum visits, and reflections on place and culture.
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NA-deee-NAA!
After calling Nadina and subsequently dropping off my bag at her flat, I decided to wander a bit (with my map, of course!) until she got off work. Instead of the hoped-for bookstore, the path led…
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Misconceptions: Part 1
Why did I think that London was the cradle of Caucasian-ism? Nadina’s, flat is in a very nice area, just about five minutes from the train station (and McDonald’s!) and whites are a distinct minority. Thinking…
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Stepping into a new reality
After finally tracking down a ticket agent and getting my oyster card, it was off to the tube, Picadilly Line to Knightsbridge. The ride is about 45 minutes, with stovepipes and roofs flashing by. Emerging from…
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Arrival at Heathrow
I must admit, nine hours of attempted sleep on an airplane tends to dampen one’s excitement about travel. But the ride was uneventful and the flight was light enough that most of us had two or…
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Taking off for London
At the Houston airport, waiting to board the flight to Heathrow. With the monthlong saga of the board report and meeting over, I am finally allowing myself to feel some excitement about the trip. One track…