Babies on a Plane

Nine and a half hours on a British Airways flight direct to London was an interesting start to my grand trip. While I can safely say there was no need for Samuel L. to open a can of whoop ass on a bevy of rogue snakes; I do wish he could have been there to rock TWO babies to sleep. Who brings a baby on a plane? I realize you can't stop your life when you have a family - but wait until they can LISTEN to you when you say shut up. Make your family come to you for a visit, not the other way around. While the babies may sound like the most distrubing aspect of the flight, my seat mate was in fact the strangest sight for me. The blunt german girl was very negative and bitter about leaving her boyfriend in Canada. But that's normal! What spun me for a loop: She ordered white wine and sprite....AND MIXED THEM TOGETHER!! Now, I am no stranger to trying to mix wine with pop. But in my own defense, I was in Australia drinking Goon; the worst possible white wine known to man. Mixing sprite with it made it more bearable. On British Airways, the white wine is phenomenal. It is sacreligious, and frankly very disturbing. I almost welcome babies on a plane over ruining a good bottle of wine.

In London, the transportation is a cinch. However, at every stop a very proper english woman would announce "This is a piccadilly line service, last stop is cockfoster." yes, cockfoster....over and over again! In terms of the british accent, I am NOT a fan. I prefer eastern european accents to the pompous british drawl. In fact, I am staying with a polish couple who are absolutely lovely. They are perfect hosts, and are giving me great directions and advice to see London most efficiently. They live in a 250 square foot bachelor suite, or in England -a studio flat. It is very cozy, and authenticly British. I was treated to a full english breakfast; including beans and tomato. Tonight, My gracious hosts are putting together a fish and chips feast! i am very fortunate to be spoiled with great polish hospitality. Today, I am hitting the double decker bus with my camera; yes typical tourist!