Well London swang like the pendulums do. Bobby’s rode on
bicycles 2 by 2. With visits to Westminster Abbey and the tower of Big Ben. Kristy’s
cheeks were rosy like those of little children.
Jet lag set in on our first day in London with one member of
the group(IAIN!) sleeping for an unbelievable 18hours straight!! While
others discovered the delights of a certain stage show, one of Zac and Lukes’
personal favourites, Cirque du Solei. The next morning though, refreshed and
enthused we travelled to Marks and Spencer and were wowed by an amazing
presentation on their market leading approach to sustainability. After an
illegal photo outside the building and a quick ‘trip’ down the stairs by
Kristy, we travelled to JC Decaux the outdoor advertising company. There we
learnt about innovations in the field from the newest in public toilet
technology to interactive bus shelters that dispense coupons. With night
drawing upon us most of the group ended up having a Mexican fiesta in Soho and
ate tacos all night long….
Arsenal was our next destination, arguably one of the most amazing
stadiums we had ever seen. We toured VIP areas and the players change rooms and
of course asked lots of questions. Our last visit of London was to Westfield where
we were given a fully personalized and very detailed tour of the huge centre. Learning
about every aspect of the services they offer to their consumer. That night
most hit the Pubs for a true local London experience.
Our last day in London was a free day, the weather cold but
that did not stop some fearless explorers in the group hopping on an open air
bus ride for 3 hours touring the sights of London. We single handily improved
the British economy with all our shopping, Lilly fell in love with Selfridges
and that night Alisha fell in love with Jersey Shore (sorry I mean Jersey
Boys).
Then it was off to the airport eagerly anticipating the next
leg of our journey but with all of us wishing, like the wise words of the waifs
that we were in London still. To be continued…..
Aimee & Rob
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