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March 12, 2005
Saturday
 
 
Samizdata quote of the day
Brian Micklethwait (London)  Slogans/quotations

Visiting London without a camera is like visiting the Lake District without climbing boots.

- said to me by this northern lady yesterday in Parliament Square

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Ah, London. The crowds, the office blocks, the traffic, the global fast food franchises. So unlike any other city.


Posted by zmollusc at March 13, 2005 07:52 AM

The lady is certainly doing her bit to coarsen London for others with that screaming shopping bag.


Posted by Verity at March 13, 2005 02:37 PM

London is far from 'just another city', it is like a jack-in-the-box filled with surprises, both good and bad. The woman is entirely correct.


Posted by Pikeman at March 13, 2005 06:35 PM

Whaddya mean about the bag? Give her points for coordinating with the tour coach.


Posted by Tim Haas at March 14, 2005 02:46 AM

Touché!


Posted by Verity at March 14, 2005 03:33 AM

Bah. Ever since my favorite fish 'n chip shop closed in Earl's Court, my camera has stayed resolutely in my pocket.

The hell with Seasons. Their food tastes like crap.

And no: the ubiquitous chicken bloody satay doesn't begin to compensate.


Posted by Kim du Toit at March 14, 2005 07:23 AM
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