Weekend
I’m bloody knackered!
It was a full weekend, over in London for Yuko’s cousins last weekend in the UK. Once again, I’ve come to the conclusion that London is just an overpriced, overrated place. If you want excellent big city fun, go to Tokyo or Osaka!
Still, the weekend was OK. We went up on the London Eye, which was my first time and probably only time. We timed it well, so we hit the top pretty much at sunset.
Afterwards, we headed off to Porters to get some grub. Not bad place, though not great. Best thing about it was the beer, by St. Peters. Never had it before, but the Stout was quite tasty.
On Sunday, we went to Buckingham Palace, managed to spot a bit of a parade, and had a photo-session/quick chat with some Chelsea War Pensioners. Then it was on towards Picadilly Circus. Up there, there are some Japanese food stores, so we stocked up on some stuff we can’t get in the Japanese food place in Cardiff. Blown our carbon-allowance there a bit more, but since the stuff has been sent here and somebody else would have brought it anyway… well that’s my way of justifying the extravagance.
We then made our way through Soho to get some food. That was interesting, as cousin looked rather weary and a little concerned when we walked past many places that catered to ‘those who bat for the otherside’ 
Guess as you get older, you tend to be more comfortable about such things and just ignore it all.
Lunch was had at The Rock and Sole Plaice Chippie. A big thumbs up to a Japanese friend of ours (someone who was in Bath College with Yuko, and now lives in London), who told us about the place. Best fish and chips I’ve had for ages (‘Crispy/crunch chips, sit down to eat off plates’ type rather than ‘over-the-top greasy type’ takeaway).
It’s got a few mixed reviews on the web, with some complaining about poor service. I suspect that could well be the case on some days, as the ambience from the place seemed like it depended on which staff you got working that day would drastically alter your eating experience. Then again, I would have to agree with the rave reviews it’s got.
Said cousin went back to Japan today, so Yuko should be on her way home about now.
Next event now is Wales vs Japan in Cardiff for Rugby World Cup.
RWC
Talking of which… bloody hell 
Wales lost … but at least we managed to stick 20 points on a Southern Hemisphere team, and and the odd moment of good play intermingled with not-so-good.
England meanwhile are playing like complete muppets. We may have an upset in my opinion, and there is the real risk of them losing to Samoa or Tonga resulting in them having to pre-qualify for the next World Cup. It’s deja vu… except last time that happened was with Wales in the 1991 World Cup.
Ireland, well, I’ve no idea what the hell is going on with them. Their were my personal 3rd placed team, behind France and NZ to win the event. Now, well, with France playing a bit erratically as well, I reckon we are in for a NZ vs (Aus or SA) final.
Nova
Hmm, look’s like the Nova chain of English Language schools is going down the plug-hole… Northern Rock style!
Gorden, tell them where to shove it!
Bloody cheek! Gordon, tell that bloody US General that we don’t want to get dragged into the next US conflict. We shouldn’t have been in the last one for &^$%s sake.
