Category Archives: Life in London

Two Americans living abroad, a chronicle about life in London.

Duchess Premiere

Posted on 3 September 2008 by k

2017120165201812019620201G’s office is nestled (literally) just above Covent Garden in Central London. A convenient spot to sneak over to peak at the stars at Leicester Square’s movie premieres. Tonight marked the opening of Keira Knightley’s new flick — The Duchess. … Continue reading →

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Comedy in the park

Posted on 30 August 2008 by g

Today was our nicest day of summer. To celebrate we prepared a pincic and headed to west London for a comedy show called Pimm’s Summerfest in Holland Park. As I write we’re enjoying a nice Pimm’s at interval. The best … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Posted on 28 August 2008 by g

Having been here for two years, we have covered most of London. But there are a few things he haven’t done. One is the Globe Theatre. Tonight we are seeing Timon of Athens in the original Shakespeare theatre. We are … Continue reading →

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The English Summer

Posted on 25 August 2008 by k

About a month ago, a friend from G’s office mentioned a Boots commercial that characterizes the British Summer…click here to see it. 20124That’s a bit like our Bank Holiday weekend on the Southern Coast of England this weekend. As we … Continue reading →

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Dragon on the Beach

Posted on 24 August 2008 by g

Walking down the beach we came across a photo op for the Olympics handoff.

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Weekend in Bournemouth

Posted on 23 August 2008 by g

Right now we are sitting on the beach in Bournemouth. Without our passports at the visa office, we decided to try out an English beach for the bank holiday weekend. And this is another live post from my iPhone. When … Continue reading →

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Rounders and Friends

Posted on 22 August 2008 by k

So, last Sunday friends invited us to play ‘Rounders’ in Regents Park–we showed up and played the British version of American Baseball…almost. It was crazy! You have to make a home run in order to get a point (4 bases … Continue reading →

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