Top on the London fun list to welcome the conquering athletes home from battle were an aeroplane with a golden nose, a little Union Jack fluttering above and Lord Mayor of London Boris Johnson 'doing the honours.' Less fun, but sporting the most genuine and broadest smile I have ever seen him 'sport', was Gordon Brown who almost 'waxed lyrical' in his praise.
Perhaps his popularity had a little boost too! Dare it be mentioned that these successes were hatched under a Labour government? Tom Daley, the diver, probably could not walk let alone swim at its dawning! Truly, he and many others, including this year's GCSE contingent have known no other schooling.
Maybe, just maybe, it's time for a little self-congratulatory back slapping instead of bemoaning the depressing credit crunch. Still it's difficult to see how much fun can be mustered up in the face of Olympic sponsors pulling back from the deal.
Keep up to date with the planning and progress of the London Olympics 2012 and tips for making the best of your own visit here at the best London fun magazine.
Wednesday 27 August 2008
Tuesday 26 August 2008
Eating London Fun Style - On A Double Decker Bus
Some of the best fun shopping in London can be found at Brick Lane market. All the delicious aromas wafting from the ethnically diverse food stalls can give you quite an appetite however.
Time to head for some eating fun with a difference - on the specially converted red London bus in Ely Square, Rootmaster. Delicious veggie food such as moussaka makes a healthy lunch too - and you'll get some great photos!
So glad someone has had an original new idea for use for this lovely London icon. Can't wait to go again! Researching more fun eating out ideas in London first!
Time to head for some eating fun with a difference - on the specially converted red London bus in Ely Square, Rootmaster. Delicious veggie food such as moussaka makes a healthy lunch too - and you'll get some great photos!
So glad someone has had an original new idea for use for this lovely London icon. Can't wait to go again! Researching more fun eating out ideas in London first!
Rootmaster Bustaurant, Elys Yard, Brick Lane
Rootmaster Bustaurant, Elys Yard, Brick Lane
London Fun on a Bustaurant - the coolest fun market shopping and the coolest fun lunch all in one day - its veggie food in London too!
Probably most of the most fun things to do in London with kids, students or moms and dads.
One of the most historic parts of the city for a London walk too.
London Fun on a Bustaurant - the coolest fun market shopping and the coolest fun lunch all in one day - its veggie food in London too!
Probably most of the most fun things to do in London with kids, students or moms and dads.
One of the most historic parts of the city for a London walk too.
Monday 25 August 2008
Plan London Fun Now Or Walk - The Bus Is Leaving
Last time I checked, many London hotels were not open yet for business related to the London 2012 Olympics. Wonder whether that's now changed after last night's witty London Bus escapades added a little light-hearted English freethinking comment to China's lavish but inscrutable Olympic games.
With Londonish bloke David Beckham kicking footballs, Boris waffling on in his quintessentially English mad professor style and a sadly updated red London bus upstaging the Chinese fireworks - I wonder if all that no-pre-booking has changed?
Demand might be fierce, particularly in the 02 arena, so uber-organised London Olympic fans from around the globe might already be getting started with their 4 year advance booking plans.
Quick everyone, get something booked, preferably within walking distance (you know what London transport can be like) - before the Germans bag all the best seats on the bus!
Of course, they'll be wanting to subscribe to a few issues of Timeout London magazine - that way they'll be sure of grabbing the best options for being in the right place for London Fun at the right time.
With Londonish bloke David Beckham kicking footballs, Boris waffling on in his quintessentially English mad professor style and a sadly updated red London bus upstaging the Chinese fireworks - I wonder if all that no-pre-booking has changed?
Demand might be fierce, particularly in the 02 arena, so uber-organised London Olympic fans from around the globe might already be getting started with their 4 year advance booking plans.
Quick everyone, get something booked, preferably within walking distance (you know what London transport can be like) - before the Germans bag all the best seats on the bus!
Of course, they'll be wanting to subscribe to a few issues of Timeout London magazine - that way they'll be sure of grabbing the best options for being in the right place for London Fun at the right time.
Sunday 24 August 2008
Strolling Along the River Picking Blackberries, East London - 16 Aug « The Tom in ol’Londontown (SW16)
Strolling Along the River Picking Blackberries, East London - 16 Aug « The Tom in ol’Londontown (SW16)
Kids idea of London fun walks are sometimes different to ours! My older son finds looking at motorway underpasses filled with rubbish,discarded supermarket trollies and old chairs interesting! Why? Because of the so-called 'Street art!' Both sons compare notes of the 'quality' or otherwise of the scrawls, er - i mean spraycan art - in terms of colours used, 'tag' originality, number of drips, and inaccessibility of location!
Their most 'London fun' walk to date was the South Bank in London - where there was street art graffiti, skaters and bikers galore to emulate.
Another alternative for London fun walks with older offspring might be the Thames Barrier - here is an excellent and original review of a London East End walk. Both the Thames Barrier and the London 2012 Olympics area should prove of interest to our kids, though perhaps looking rather dubious to us!
Blackberry picking as a London fun alternative might be more appealing to the little ones - and to parents!
Kids idea of London fun walks are sometimes different to ours! My older son finds looking at motorway underpasses filled with rubbish,discarded supermarket trollies and old chairs interesting! Why? Because of the so-called 'Street art!' Both sons compare notes of the 'quality' or otherwise of the scrawls, er - i mean spraycan art - in terms of colours used, 'tag' originality, number of drips, and inaccessibility of location!
Their most 'London fun' walk to date was the South Bank in London - where there was street art graffiti, skaters and bikers galore to emulate.
Another alternative for London fun walks with older offspring might be the Thames Barrier - here is an excellent and original review of a London East End walk. Both the Thames Barrier and the London 2012 Olympics area should prove of interest to our kids, though perhaps looking rather dubious to us!
Blackberry picking as a London fun alternative might be more appealing to the little ones - and to parents!
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