Well, here I go again. I'm off traveling on my own. I do admit that it is very selfish of me to leave my poor husband on his own working while I traipse off to Ireland. For some reason though, I feel compelled to go out and do my own thing lately. I guess it's my last hurrah before I start fertility treatments again. (Which will hopefully work this time.)
Traveling by yourself is lonely but at the same time, it can be very liberating! We all live in a bubble; (Some more than others) surrounded by people we know, our books, habits, jobs, etc. When you get out of that, it can really help you get to know yourself. Once stripped of all of my creature comforts and cohorts, who is left? Just me. It's nice to know who that is.
Okay, I'll stop the whole introspective, pycho-babble thing now. I flew into London Heathrow Airport today and took three buses to get to Stanstead airport. Now, I'm staying overnight in the Holiday Inn and I'll catch a flight to Ireland tomorrow. Why did I stay in a hotel when I have lovely lovely inlaws who live really close to Heathrow? I mean, I would love to see them but I didn't want to crash on them for such a short time. Also - have you ever seen me after a transatlantic flight? It's not pretty! This way, I can be ugly and anti-social and just sleep, shower, and blog until my heart's content. I hope to see them later when I would be much better company!
Tonight's dinner was unexpectedly delicious and entertaining! There was a "curry of the day" on offer in the restaurant. Since the only people who work here all seem to be Indian, I figured this was probably the most authentic thing on the menu. Afterall, I've heard it said that there's nothing more English than an Indian curry! Well, I was right. It was lamb curry, served with rice, poppadoms, naan, and steamed broccoli and cauliflower. It was better than a lot of curries I've had at Indian restaurants in the city! As I ate, there were three bunnies chasing each other on the grassy hill right outside the window. It was very fun to watch.
Also, fun to watch was the local color. Lots of people seem to do the park and ride thing where they stay a night at the Holiday Inn, then get a reduced parking rate for the rest of the week while they catch a shuttle to the airport for their trip. A good idea, really. Anyway, there were some interesting characters around and I love to people watch. One woman stood out to me. She was probably in her late 50's and was wearing a canary yellow silk blouse, a mustard yellow knit wrap, with jeans, and mustard yellow spiked peeptoe high heels with orange toenail polish. (I never knew yellow could clash with itself until today.) Also, bleach-blond hair. She was flaunting around the place like she felt really stylish. It was Great Britain's equivalent of "ghetto fabulous". I loved her! One day, I hope to have her confidence and really own my style!
If you had told me "hey, let's go to the Stanstead Airport where we will get a delicious Indian meal, watch some bunnies run around, and check out the fashion scene!" I would have thought you were NUTS! But there you are. If you're in the area, check it out. It's a hoot.
Friday, June 11, 2010
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Sounds like you are already having so much fun! and there is nothing wrong with taking a little trip if the hubby has other things he needs to do and can't go with you (and gave his blessing for you to go alone). Hope the flight to Ireland is quicker and less bus rides!. Whew! 3 Buses is a lot in one day!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, he's the best! I have to say I feel a bit guilty and I miss him already.
ReplyDeletedon't you love Ghetto Fabulous? The bunnies were a nice touch!
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