Chalking up another cultural experience in London

Question: You’ve got a nice sunny week-end. What would you do?

Answer: Have a BBQ or have a picnic in a park.

Last week end, I managed to tick off another thing from my “to do” list whilst I’m in London.

Tina won tickets to the O2 Wireless Festive and we went to see one of her favourite artist, James Blunt, perform.

I enjoyed the performance and at a few levels was quite surprised myself. My friends know that I avoid being out in the sun at all cost, thus earning me the nick name “Puteri Lilin” (princess made of wax). And here I was, out in the direct sun, baking like a lobster. True to form, this didn’t last long and we moved to a nice shady spot to rest. Here’s another first, sleeping on the grass, in full public view!

We then moved to the main stage and managed to get quite close to the front too. Considering that 30,000 people were at the park on Saturday, that was quite an achievement. Here’s another first for me – being in a middle of a shouting mob of fans. I usually prefer to watch shows from a “safe” distance, preferably from the comforts of my couch.

However, there is something to be said about experiencing the local culture, and it was worth it aching feet and all.

PS: Note to self. Before going to another park in summer, take hay fever medication so as to stop sneezing my head off and earning a nose which even Rudolf would envy!

Side splitting laughter

Last Friday I went to see the musical Avenue Q. The show was absolutely hilarious. I haven't had such a good laugh in a long while. Just the thing I needed to pick me up after a long hard week... err... months.

The cast was a combination of actors and puppets - think an adult version of Sesame Street. They sang about taboo subjects in the show - sex, racism, homeless people, unemployment; and all in good fun.

Definitely highly recommended! And if you are quick, you can get tickets at preview prices as the show officially starts at the end of the June.