Trip to UK, Derby, London - Day 1
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[Day 1]
On the plane
Almost there, after a grueling 12 hours on the plane. 2 more hours to go
Moon in the sky, but my phone did not capture it well
Landed
At Heathrow airport. Where is my airport transfer?
Since I had no coins or a phone line, I had to use my credit card to call the company via payphone. Luckily I have the number
He finally appeared.
Nice car
Got caught in an hour long traffic jam, making the entire drive about 4 hours. Driver was a tall handsome Pakistani. Sad life story. He had a bustling food business, but his son died in a car crash 2 years ago. Heart broken, he gave up his business and only recently started to drive a cab
Many modern wind mills along the way
Rabbit Cloud
At the hotel
Heading to the Mall
Sotong, still don't know how to wear my winter jacket
Intu Mall, about 15 minutes walk from the Hotel
These eCigs/Vaping stores are quite common
My first meal in Derby. I did not eat much on the plane
Lamb and Mint. Fat lady serving me called me "Darling"
It's warm in the mall
Got myself a beanie "hat" to cover my head. It's cold..Superdry...wassup!?
Outside the Mall
Hunting for the Toys'r us that I saw on the way here
Google leading me the way. I got internet now
This is kind of a train station
Nobody around...perfect for serial killers
So excited, I spotted water! Wasted I don't have my fishing gear
Occasionally, a cyclist would cycle by
Beautiful river
Ahh..actually allowed to fish if you have a fishing license
Notice that my glasses are darken. The UV rays are high here!
Nearing the Toys'rus
Found it!
It's big!
Not many people
This looks like what Raiden would like...and it's cheap! However, later when I brought it to the counter, it showed as 14.98 pounds. However the nice lady said that since they did not update the price tag, they gave it to me for 9.96 pounds. Hooray!
Funny, they don't give me a bag. I hand carried the toy on the way back.
Passed by this Stadium, Home of the Rams
It's only 4+pm, and getting dark
Spooky road
More cyclist
Arm tired..
Hotel is near the expressway
About 5pm now
Later I found out that the water is a Bass fishing ground....Whooo..
The river is Derwent River
Desiree showed me this .UK is getting cold
TV also showing that there is a cold front coming in from the east
Due to jet lag, I woke up at 2am. Looking out the windows, I saw snow!
Quickly dressed up and run down to experience it!
Very light snow only. It immediately melted to water on my hand
https://youtu.be/apK0przarHIhttps://youtu.be/apK0przarHI
[Day 1]
On the plane
Almost there, after a grueling 12 hours on the plane. 2 more hours to go
Moon in the sky, but my phone did not capture it well
Landed
Since I had no coins or a phone line, I had to use my credit card to call the company via payphone. Luckily I have the number
He finally appeared.
Nice car
Got caught in an hour long traffic jam, making the entire drive about 4 hours. Driver was a tall handsome Pakistani. Sad life story. He had a bustling food business, but his son died in a car crash 2 years ago. Heart broken, he gave up his business and only recently started to drive a cab
Many modern wind mills along the way
Rabbit Cloud
At the hotel
Heading to the Mall
Sotong, still don't know how to wear my winter jacket
Intu Mall, about 15 minutes walk from the Hotel
These eCigs/Vaping stores are quite common
My first meal in Derby. I did not eat much on the plane
Lamb and Mint. Fat lady serving me called me "Darling"
It's warm in the mall
Got myself a beanie "hat" to cover my head. It's cold..Superdry...wassup!?
Outside the Mall
Hunting for the Toys'r us that I saw on the way here
Google leading me the way. I got internet now
This is kind of a train station
Nobody around...perfect for serial killers
So excited, I spotted water! Wasted I don't have my fishing gear
Occasionally, a cyclist would cycle by
Beautiful river
Ahh..actually allowed to fish if you have a fishing license
Notice that my glasses are darken. The UV rays are high here!
Nearing the Toys'rus
Found it!
It's big!
Not many people
This looks like what Raiden would like...and it's cheap! However, later when I brought it to the counter, it showed as 14.98 pounds. However the nice lady said that since they did not update the price tag, they gave it to me for 9.96 pounds. Hooray!
Funny, they don't give me a bag. I hand carried the toy on the way back.
Passed by this Stadium, Home of the Rams
It's only 4+pm, and getting dark
Spooky road
More cyclist
Arm tired..
Hotel is near the expressway
About 5pm now
Later I found out that the water is a Bass fishing ground....Whooo..
The river is Derwent River
Desiree showed me this .UK is getting cold
TV also showing that there is a cold front coming in from the east
Due to jet lag, I woke up at 2am. Looking out the windows, I saw snow!
Quickly dressed up and run down to experience it!
Very light snow only. It immediately melted to water on my hand
https://youtu.be/apK0przarHIhttps://youtu.be/apK0przarHI
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