The Streets..

Pre-Carnival activities. Lots of buildings boarded up for security reasons
Give Me Something...

To believe..
I'm A Just A Girl...

Really...
Yeah Mon..

Delicious Caribbean Offerings with Jamaica widely represented
Ucom Jamette

Carnival viewing is free but many like myself and friends join different organizers for a more unique experience
A Mild Introduction..

To what our experience will involve along with a meeting of new friends including our host's mother who is proud to represent her Caribbean roots.
We're Out There..

And painted..
Join In..

For fun and getting splattered colorful paint
Carnival Is...

Not only liberation but fun despite it's sometimes negative image that portrays behavior that some might object to.
Rolling Bar..

That was at times challenging to get "All You Can Drink" adult beverages including premium liquors and water.
Hello, "Bobby"..

Although there is a strong police presence it really is non threatening and in no way interfered with us having fun
The Tornado..

Starts in a calm circle but then...
Still Hours To Go.. But...

After over 6 hrs of celebration, we decided to make our exit.. and my legs were thankful although they still had to hold out another 40 minutes back to the hotel
The Mitre...

Another chance to be impressed by British cuisine
Fish And Chips..

Pretty common to be found in all the pubs with little variation in presentation or taste. We did try "Prawns" which were disappointing and Mackarel Pate that was good enough especially with the littleEn savoir plus
Charles Dickens Was Here...

Along with some other historical English notables.. so looks like a proper place to have a pint..
A Bit Of Roman History

Recently discovered and now being actively excavated in London
Updated Double Decker

Sleek design and an affordable way to see and get around London
Ministry Of Sound..

Not quite, but this will have to do since 40 Pounds per person (normally 20) entrance fee was too much for us to experience one of London's premier night spots. So mobile sound on the 94 will do..
Paddington Station

Major station on "The Tube" with access to Heathrow Express.
Heathrow Express..

London Heathrow (LHR) within 15-20 mins. 25 pounds one way.. 40 pounds round-trip
Smooth And Fast...

Heathrow Express worth the price for the convenience although you can travel from Paddington to LHR for 7 pounds but it will take you about an hour
Good-Bye Heathrow

Next Dubai and beyond on Emirates A380