Well I can hardly name it "The First Month" as it has been sometime since we set up here in this massive city, but despite its huge expanse I feel like navigating is getting easier everyday. As most people know I've been biking all over since I got here and it really has been incredible (when it hasn't rained)! For all you nervy bods, it's something you should really try because the roads aren't that scary and it's the pedestrians you have to watch more than anything. Advise to those who are still unsure use your bell! They won't see or hear you and they never expect you!
Also it's true that there is always something to do and I've been to so many exhibitions and events it's unreal! We quickly realised that from our rooftop we had been given one of the best views in
London. For the fireworks of the Paralympics closing ceremony and lasers from the opening of the Sharde we could see it all in our slippers and with a cup of tea!
Probably the best experience I've had so far though was walking across the bridge from embankment, and hearing the fantastic sounds of a live band playing music. This wasn't just any band though and for a privilege crowd spread along the banks of the Themes Bryn Terfel was coming together with numerous Welsh Male Choirs. Ian and I felt lucky we had happened to walk this way and we stood staring up at the group of Welsh Male Choir’s as their tune lingered over the spectators. I felt emotional knowing I wasn't in
Wales but
Wales had been brought to me and I will admit I had a tear in my eye as a fine old gentleman sung along with Bryn to Ar Hyd y Nos knowing the word off by heart in welsh.
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