week 8

Apologies for the post delay. We are still without internet access! Thank you for all the lovely comments. I am so glad everyone is enjoying our adventure.

Well I just couldn’t think of a better way to start this post than with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!


:: morning tea at work ::

We are still without internet access so I am sneaking in a post at work. I have been at Dresdner for almost 6 weeks now and I love it! The job was originally for two weeks after which they requested I stay until the end of August! The building is very posh - 21 levels, flat screen tellies displaying the stock exchange and financial channels, two cafes and a restaurant on the ground floor the size of Myer! The people are lovely plus the procedures, ideas and systems are quite effective. Their business tools will work well back home;)

Steve had an interview with Harrods last week - unfortunately no luck, I guess they wanted someone with less experience? I am sure whoever they select will be soft compared to Steve. After 5 years fighting crime in "Da Beenleigh Hood" Harrods would be a walk in the park. Well the search continues.

A house update: The first flat we looked at in East Dulwich was a cute one bedroom, open plan living on Lordship Lane which is the main shopping strip. It was simply perfect, in fact it had my name written all over it! No seriously, it was above Bonnie's Florist! Unfortunately it was a little out of our reach. We did find something equally cute just down the road. The room is at the top of a 4 bedroom, 4 story house; it's like a little cubby, so cosy and private. We have been there for 5 weeks now.


:: bonnie's florist on lordship lane ::


:: our front door ::


:: view from our bedroom window ::


:: flowers in our cute little room ::


: our kitchen ::

And something we regret seeing because now it would be unethical for us to stay, given Steve's profession and all ....



:: yes our dear landlord enjoys a spot of horticulture lol ::

So back to the drawing board. We found a room for only £98 pw! So one evening we took a look. I wish I took some pics, it was just plain scary! The kitchen was the size of a small hallway, no mod-cons, and I am being generous when I say mod-cons, her stove was from the 60's! No sink, no lights, smelt like cats mixed with witchcraft - she looked like a character from Harry Potter or something.

It's such a shame we have to move! We really like our room. And the neighbours.....


:: this is randy the squirrel - he lives in the neighbours back yard and eats all their fruit. We call him randy because each morning he tries to get a little from Mrs squirrel but she never wants a bar of it, running across the fence to the other yard ::


:: a pic of me - ok everyone happy now ::

Well it was bound to happen sooner or later - I have fallen victim to my first "Tube Flu"! I believe I am an easy target for germ-ridden travellers. Squashed between armpits and breasts, where else does the bad breath go! Anyway I found the perfect cure and kicked the bug in a week. Nothing like a daily treat of mixed berries to boost the immune system;)

Psst ......you see the berries cancel out the naughty snacks. We have this gorgeous cheese deli down the road. I find it terribly tempting to walk past without purchasing a slice or two!!


:: yummy berries ::


:: lordship lane = our local shopping steet ::



Steve took a break from the job hunting and switched to tourist mode for a trip to the London Eye with Peter - He took so many lovely pictures it was hard to cut back for the blog...










:: stonehedge ::


:: camden markets ::


:: mmmmm yumo ::






:: a few weeks ago we saw Choppers "Harden the F*#! Up World Tour" - Marty would have loved this! ::


:: something for you dee - not as good as pink & purple petals though ::

Girls - the fashion here is fantastic! I have managed to restrain myself from making any purchases - lets see how long I last (biting nails)


:: juice of the week ::