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Dragon Forge Design
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Oh Id also suggest packing a tube of tripile antibiotic ointment like Neosporin. About 6 years ago I scractched my calf good on the escilators in the underground and it got infected.. I went to a Pharmacy(Called chemists) in London looking for a antibiotic ointment and couldnt find the equivlent..in 3 days it turned into a nasty infection that required IV antibioitics as soon as I returned to the USA. Not trying to scare anyone from traveling..as this can happen anwhere but as DR said..pack your own first aid kit.
Oh and if your going to buy spiffy new shoes before your trip.. walk at least 5 miles in them before your trip or you will have blisters after a day of walking on your trip.
Oh and if your going to buy spiffy new shoes before your trip.. walk at least 5 miles in them before your trip or you will have blisters after a day of walking on your trip.
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Awww... I just have to mention this because I saw something on a US TV show last week and GOD it wound me up
The whole thing about the British drinking \'warm beer\'...
Ok, ale and (to a lesser extent) stout should be drunk at just below room temperature... lager should be drunk chilled.
AFAIK the Americans and the rest of the world have managed to grasp that red wine is drunk at room temperature... it\'s not THAT much of a leap of faith to understand that most real ales, bitters etc should also be drunk at close to room temperature!!!
As a beer geek it REALLY winds me up... if you want something cold, get a lager.
I also remember once seeing one of the airport related shows where a US family turned up at Heathrow with a suitcase full of Twinkies and Oreos because they didn\'t think you could get \'normal food\' in the UK, they thought we all ate squirrels and nuts or something
I guess it\'s stereotypes working both ways isn\'t it
Back on topic... having flown last month with minis, pack them well but assume ou may have to unpack them and show them to security, carry them as hand luggage, but leave paints and tools well packed (in a water-tight bag) in your hold luggage.
Ben
Savlon is a pretty readily available antiseptic cream I think.
I am doing the Paris and London trip in a months time with my wife as she has never been to Europe. Does anybody have any recommendations for Paris?
I hate flying so always go the medical route and get some sleeping pills from the doc. I rarely actually sleep but everything seems like a dream and the flight is pretty quick. Even the Japan - England one and vice versa which takes about 12 hours. Must have done that 10 times now and actually prefer it to the shorter ones with the littler planes (they seem a bit more shakey).
I normally drink the tap water when I am in England. Tastes ok to me. I don\'t know about Paris though. Tap water is normally free in restaurants too as far as I remember. But you need to specify the tap bit or they will hit you with a hugely overpriced bottle of mineral water.
I\'ve been to a few places and most are very friendly and safe as long as you don\'t wear \"large, loud american tourist camouflage\". Not because anyone over this side of the world dislikes americans but pickpockets tend to follow you.
My main advice is don\'t hold back, just go for it full tilt and don\'t allow yourself to go home thinking you wished you\'d done something else.
I highly recommend all the places I have been with the exception of some of the areas in South Africa.
My main advice is don\'t hold back, just go for it full tilt and don\'t allow yourself to go home thinking you wished you\'d done something else.
I highly recommend all the places I have been with the exception of some of the areas in South Africa.
Originally posted by Astonia
Yeah, strong legs, haha
Considering your height Anja, you must have some strong legs there girl.
Seriously though, it\'s the most amazing city I\'ve ever been to, just walk around, get a little lost, and discover your own version of it. Can\'t wait to go there again in may.
Never been but I have had several friends reccommend it as a city full of Eye Candy, Human and Architectural. But one thing you must do is visit Pere LaChaise. It\'s been described to me as the most peaceful place ever found in a city.
If there\'s no funerals on then you are normally allowed access. It\'s strange how much architectural investment people have put into the rememberance of the dead.
Oh and if you can still get to Abelard & Heloise\'s tomb check to see if the stones are still heart shaped.
And while you have the chance practise your French.
Get tube/metro passes for London and Paris, you can get 3 day and longer and it\'s pretty cheap (about £15 - £20)
Although it\'s nicer to walk to see the sites and make your own little journeys here there and everywhere sometimes it is handy to just jump on and zip over to the other side of the city.
(I managed to go see the Brits red carpet \'event\' because I just jumped on a tube when I had little else to do.)
And the Parisian metro is fantastic.
And remember if you are in London, try not to look suspicious taking photos lol you will most likely be seen as a terrorist.
And if you taking photos of the London tube system, you need a pass, I had to delete a bunch of photos after being stopped by the bobbys.
Although it\'s nicer to walk to see the sites and make your own little journeys here there and everywhere sometimes it is handy to just jump on and zip over to the other side of the city.
(I managed to go see the Brits red carpet \'event\' because I just jumped on a tube when I had little else to do.)
And the Parisian metro is fantastic.
And remember if you are in London, try not to look suspicious taking photos lol you will most likely be seen as a terrorist.
And if you taking photos of the London tube system, you need a pass, I had to delete a bunch of photos after being stopped by the bobbys.
