Sunday, January 16, 2011

Things to do and see: From Jevon's and Krissi's adventure around the globe

Here's just a couple of things that I recommend that people should see while travelling around Europe.

  1. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. Metro stop Tour Eiffel. The Eiffel Tower looks amazing during the day from a distance and up close. It looks like a tower of metal lace. Once was loathed by the French and built for the World Fair and was to be torn down after the a few years. Now loved by French and foreigners. Looks even more amazing at night. At 11 pm every evening the tower has a light show which reminds me of flashing, shimmery fairy lights. But beware of the scammers. Keep your eyes peeled and your hand bags close.
  2. Meet the squirrels in Hyde Park. Take the Piccadilly line to Hyde Park corner. This is the line that also takes you to the main train station and to Heathrow airport. Hyde Park is massive and bordered by a lake with many different types of avian species. Including the common duck, pigeons, swans and geese. Brings some nuts to feed to the squirrels. They’re very friendly and will eat out of your hand if you have something tasty for them to eat.
  3. Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland. Held every August for nearly a month. This is very cool. It is a festival of performing art. Cabaret, burlesque, comedy, rock shows, plays, pop, choirs and classical music, etc etc. Many of shows a free but you’re encouraged to give a donation. Some are little more expensive, maybe costing up to 90 GBP per show. One of my favourites was a comedy sister duo called Toby. Their comedy is black and singing makes me giggle. One the highlights of their show is when one of the sisters dress up in a bear suit and ask members of the audience if they could serenade them.

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