...and the last one to leave the table...

... do the dishes :p

...after party, pre-Christmas

Tonight we had a pre- Christmas dinner. I always get a bit stressed, although I'm used to cook for small troups.

Tonight we were 8 at the table. Plenty of food, mueled wine, margaritas, 'dirty Bradford', Prosecco, Rosé Pinot grigio, dessert & coffee. Now, do you think I remembered to take a picture before they start eating? Dollops.

I had a great evening B-)

You see flatpack...

... I see dinner parties :)

... It's Friday

And I wonder were I'm going to get energy to do all the things I want to do this weekend...

... Modern n funky or plain tacky?

Christmas decoration at Bull Ring / Selfridges.

... A fancy peacock

Christmas decoration at Bull Ring / Selfridges.

... Tech ciggies

... Go figure!

Just a plain Sunday in London.

... Not my local...

...but my favorite pub :-)

... Just another scene

Yesterday was a good day for unexpected scenes.

Fashion? Performance? Plain weirdness? Take your pick (or pic).

... Lady Godiva and Lady Godiva

Yesterday afternoon I got the chance to snap this pic. Pru Porretta was in character - the legendary wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia - doing one of her tours around the city.

... The lady riding under the open sky

Now Lady Godiva can appreciate the (grey and wet) weather after 20 years under a hideous canopy.

... Laced up

Here is a picture 'a la Puglyfeet'.

... Dobra!

(Polish for 'good')

Granny's night

...

Back to UK...

... And bored beyond imaginable! But the past few days were necessary and well used. Lighter heart, clearer mind and recharged determination.




Things will change.
Things ARE changing.

Nürnberg

Sehr cool!
Loads of pictures from this long weekend. Wait and see.
Back to UK tomorrow :(

...the cat

Arkantos, Katey's (and Andi) wonderful feline. The cutest little thing!

...trei!

The best paired odd number.

Cafe com arte

Marienplatz

Marienplatz, munich

Guten morgen, Erlangen!

Finally here. Slept like baby after the endurance test that were the flights and connection to get here. All the stress and frustration must be forgotten as the day ahead will bring great reencounters and, hopefuly, good pics opportunities.

Ah! Weissbier!

2h40min, 309 pages, 500ml of delightful wait.

...stuck.

Another two hours to go. I'm stuck at zurich airport. Massive delay in London. Insane queue on the security check here. It's left to me to be patient, wait for the next flight (thanks heavens there is one), and use the 10 swiss francs for food. I've got no clues of how much is that in £ or € :-o

...time to pass...

... In good company.

...shine on me

Because, every once in a while, it will shine like it was July. Still on my way to the airport. Almost there, actually.

...white white white

Brrrr!

With 2 hours of sleep, a small cup of coffee and a suitcase full of winter clothes, I realized 2 things: I have completely forgotten how to travel light; and, it's officially winter.

... Rain, snow, and more.

Unbelievable how cold was today. I left the house blessed by 2°C at 8am. Nice. It was so cold my nose went numb by the time I got at work. The day itself was alright, until around 2pm, when it started to rain big time. I mean, BIG TIME. All that and I had a few things to do in town, which meant that keeping dry, warm and cosy wasn't an option.

On my way to the first item on my list, I saw this character. From behind, he looked like an old fashion gentleman. But geez... the cowboy string tie, black shirt and the "dirty" looks he was giving to anything slightly looking female on his way made me revisit the concept of "gentleman". Although I couldn't take a picture of his profile, you'll have to get my word for it: he is the carbon copy of Waldick Soriano.

...why i love the railway system: it works.

Most of the time. And today is my lucky day. After half a day at the shop, i'm on my way to Birmingham for some shopping. Or more likely, window shopping.

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

A poetical, apocaliptical, playful exhibition.

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

Getting down on the way up.

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

Tate Modern. Rivera, Miro, Picasso. All their, wrapped up for the birthday girl.

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

Feeding birds, giving wings to your imagination.

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

Picadilly.

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

Second hand book market, South Bank.

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

Older, wiser, better. Certainly happier!

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

Cafe Concerto. Best birthday Strawberry Gateau I've ever had!

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

Although I can't see it, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Oh London, dear London!

Oh London, dear London!, originally uploaded by eli moreira.

1 mile away from Euston.

On the way to London

MY weekend.

...the thruth...

...Is in the wine