Against all odds I made it (to London). New Westminster was a blizzard-ing winter wonderland. I ate dim sum (including shrimp) before a long international flight (admittedly not the best decision I have ever made given my low dietary tolerance for seafood). AND I survived a 10 hour flight (including delay) with a damned chest cold. I coughed, hacked, and spread my "gift". I'm sure my fellow passengers aboard the cramped and full AC flight were delighted to arrive and part ways with my sorry ass.
So now down to the details:
- Ibis Earl's Court
- Easy access by tube (Picadilly from Heathrow to Earl's Court) and then a 10-minute walk through a lovely residential neighbourhood
- Check-in was smooth
- Room is very North American in size and amenities. Huge by English standards)
- No fridge
- Free wi-fi
- Flat screen TV
- Coffee/Tea in-room
- Tub and shower combo. Tub is a good depth
- Really big (if scratchy) towels
- Within a two-minute walking distance from all of your necessities (i.e. grocery, off-license, electronics stores, banks, pubs, restaurants, etc.)
- Neighbourhood looks mainly Middle Eastern.
- Masala Express - Dinner
- A hole in the wall of the best kind
- Truly volcanic lamb vindaloo (yummy)
- Cost was 9.50 including rice and a drink
Notes to self:
- Cut rate International adaptors from Army and Navy did not work. Had to buy a replacement.
Budget for day:
- 21.00 - Oyster card with 15.00 credit
- 5.00 - universal adaptor replacement
- 10.00 - Masala Express dinner with tip
- 3.00 - oranges and tea
- 4.00 - water and crisps (Walker's Variety pack)
- total - 43.00
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