30 March – 1 April 2007 … what a weekend

After a very long anticipation it was finally Friday evening and… PARTY TIME!!!!

The venue was a lovely little spanish Bar called Salvador & Amanda near Leicester Square where Helen and I booked an area for about 40 people. Not sure how many would actually show up, we spent the last 2 days counting and re-counting people and getting really worried we would not have enough space. What was all that worry for? NO IDEA, the party was a success and a real good laugh. A BIG Thank You to all that joined us for some drinks, some tapas, lots of laughs, even more crazy dancing and an overall fantastic time.

For me it was even more special, because some really good friends arrived from Rome on Friday to attend this occasion and spend the week-end in London. Unfortunately one of them could not make it last minute, but my thoughts are with her. Aida, I am sure we will catch up soon…. it is my turn to come to Rome to see you now! Love you. And to the rest of the roman gang, thank you so much for taking this trouble and coming over here. It really meant the world to me. As we all know…pictures speak more than words, so here we go…..

Please swing any additional pictures my way and then we’ll see if they are worth adding to this “Wall of Fame” as well

Well, the weekend certainly wasn’t concluded there….after a boozy night with lots of San Miguel, chupiti, G&T, wine and other random alcoholic stuff we obviously had to hit the road onSaturday and explore the city in good tourist style. Sometimes I am really glad that I have lived here for quite some time…. at least I have some sort of idea where to take visitors. While the others had already covered the National Gallery, I only managed to drag myself out of bed later on and joined them in Trafalgar Sqaure around noon ( with a hangover). After a lovely lunch at Wagamama, and a quick espressio we walked around Covent Garden, went to Camden Town, cruised the market (love it!!!!), went back to St James Park and passed out on the grass for an hour or so, while a few went to see Buckingham Palace. Just a quick break at home and for 8.30 pm we were back in town for a gorgeous libanese dinner at Noura, a short exploration of Soho until ending up in a random Pub in Old Crompton Street. Brilliant, I was so tired by the end of it, that I didn’t even finish my beer ( yes, I know…. not my style!) Well… Sunday was here way too soon, and it was British Museum Day.

Question: how hard is it to resist the temptation and the onion smell of the improvised Hot Dog stands? Answer…. see below!

I just couldn’t face it, but the hot dogs went down a treat. I am sure you are still digesting them now while I am writing this!!!! One recommendation I can give you if they are still a bit too heavy on the stomach: Coca Cola

A big thank you to Dani, who has organising this whole trip from one day to the other. Sei un mito.

Tine