what a sumptuous weekend building diplomatic relations with the traveling londoners. swimming, sailing, touring, barbecuing, drinking and LAUGHING. it was so fun to reunite after costa rica, and be able to share my fine city with them. the weekend was non-stop going and non-stop fun. i felt like a real rockstar. and feel like one this morning, getting naplash at my desk.
i think they really enjoyed the sailing. especially when our hostess emily went down for more wine and reported back from below deck that there was some smoke.. captain chris sprang (or is it sprung?)into action, directing the deck hands, diving into the engine compartment and correcting with his bare hand, the misaligned, red-hot, metal rod that was shorting out. he saved us from a dramatic and fiery death. hes a legend. besides that, it was sunny, relaxing and filled with enjoyable conversation, sweet wine and delicious nibbles.
we learned many new british phrases, compared notes on politics and conspiracy theory, and played a great new card game at the six arms pub. they are lovely. its encouraging to meet people from other countries that are so courteous, hilarious, intelligent and well-disposed. i have hope for the world after such times. and they were just so darn cute, it was fun to bash around town with them. ill be seeing those blokes next year during the UK portion of my grand tour, and am already looking forward to it. cheers to paul and justin!
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