Olympic fevour

Well, not really. Why? BBC coverage stinks. We don't have fancy cable packages or crazy network coverage. And, in this day and age, you would think we have the internet to rely on for videos and replays... not so much. After much searching to see a replay of Michael Phelps win one of his many medals, we came up short.

Why is she complaining about Olympic coverage? Well, that is the extent to what I have to bitch about. August has been quiet and rainy and we are enjoying a bit of routine and a little less booze than normal. It is a welcome change. I sidelined myself with an ankle sprain a couple weeks back which has rendered me antsy and a little moody (poor JP). I don't do well being unhealthy and hate not being able to do much. I'm back in action though, with the help of some physio (as they call it here) and regular RICE-ing...

This weekend we stayed in on Friday night after enjoying a few after work cocktails at the pub. I forgot to mention that now JP and I are in same office, so now I can bug him constantly like in the old days! Last night our friend Chris organized a night out for those of us straggling GEPers who are in town and not travelling the continent. We started our night at a tapas restaurant in Mayfair (whom, our spanish friends say is muy autentico) and then hit up a couple pubs in the area. After they closed down we ended the night with "fifteen pounds per drink but great view bar" on the top of the Hilton in Mayfair. It was a fun night out, which ended with a very engaging discussion with a cab driver who encouraged us four times in the ride home to practice our right to vote this November. Don't worry we will.... Today we went to see the Dark Knight and really enjoyed that.

So, quite boring right?! That is why I've ceased posting so much. Next weekend we are heading out to Wales and staying in a Fisherman's cottage in Mumbles (home of Catherine Zeta-Jones). The cottage has a kitchen so we can buy from local markets to cook in and relax by the water. A perfect break from the city before we start a 6 week stretch of back to back visitors and trips.

Until then...