Mai, Oh My!

Estimated time: 11:25 a.m. – My theme for London so far has been “in search for FREE wireless internet”…. I didn’t bring a lap top so I could use a desktop at some cafe or something. SIGH. I know for a fact I don’t know where to look – so much so I’ve even asked Ben to look for me online.

I know I said I wouldn’t go shopping but I’ve already made a couple purchases. My RM29 sunglasses from KL broke (I’ve only had them a week!) so I bought a pair at M&S here for 5 quid. I also bought a light weather proof sling pouch for 8 quid and a pair of shoes to wear at my sister’s wedding. I could do the geeky thing and take photos of my purchases but I’ll spare you (and me!)

The weather here has been wonderful so far! The sun is out and it’s cool sweater weather. Feels like spring! The English find it quite warm but as the English say, “Bollocks!” This is perfect walking weather. unfortunately I spend half the time looking for free wifi and I also have no inkling to where I am going or where I want to go. I’ve been here before and I did all the tourist like things then. This is basically my transit point for Denmark, Ireland and France.

This just in, London crackhead just stopped by to ask for a light. Dropped some change in an empt starbucks cup next to me. Then asks me for some money for him to buy food (or crack?)… oh bless his cracked heart.

Estimated time now 12:40 p.m. – Finally got internet access. I am at Nero’s Cafe in Covent Garden. Am paying for the internet though through BT Openzone. Unnecessary splurging but my feet are tired and I’m hungry. Ben did sms me a couple “Free wifi hotspots” in the area – all of which I was unsuccessfuly in finding. Note to first time visitors to the UK who plan to bring laptops with them. Make sure you have a list of places that offer free wifi of be prepared to pay through your nose.

Since there are no photos of me on this blog yet – here is one of me looking how I do best – Lost. (I love this laptop – it’s got a built in webcam!)