In search of the natives

One day, we decided to go on the Northern line to Camden Town. You can see pictures of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben in Google and to be honest, the real thing is not much different. As for Camden, the place just has character coming out of its multiple-piercings-chained-to-the-nose-bearing ears. I didn't take too many pictures because I did not want to look too out of place, which I think I did anyway because I was still wearing office clothes. Not exactly "Slave of Satan" material. We were looking for a place to sit down for a bit and have a quick snack and ended up in a place was called 'The Diner'. My quick snack became a perfectly cooked bacon cheese burger with a huge chocolate milkshake. Yum yum yum.

However, we later found out that the best place to eat in Camden is in one of the markets. To go there, go past the bridge over the canal where the locals usually hang around to watch tourists gape. Proceed towards the stables market near Gilgamesh resto and there you'll be spoilt for choice for quick cheap grub. You'll be visually stimulated by the ornate wood panels as well. Here are some pics:



Pargad also got to reminisce about his high school days while browsing through all things dark and angry. Basta, if you can only visit one place in London, do Camden.

'Hala, nagwala na si Ma'm'

I initially thought of posting an entry on sheep but that can wait.

A video of Mrs. Arroyo staging a presidential tantrum came out and has been shown in most Philippine tv channels (according to a web article).



Clearly, the lady president was not impressed with her staff. I was half expecting her to shout, 'Off with your head!'. I laughed my head off! However, to be fair, her team let her down there and I think she had a very good reason to be upset. It was an ideal time for her to be magnanimous, though.

Also, wasn't it weird to see the podium background being dismantled? It was like the smoke has lifted and you're reminded that the seal is really just a bunch of art materials put together. A bit of styrofoam here, a bit of paint there. How strange.