brayza in the UK

Charlie and the baguette factory

// April 28th, 2009 // Trip information

After a relaxing and uneventful couple of days I went and met Fruity on Thursday (24/4/09) in Notting Hill for breakfast. He had a business proposition for developing a corporate ID and Flash website. After an in-depth discussion over a couple of latte’s and a baguette, we had come to agreement of the next steps of the project. That afternoon/night I developed some prototypes and work begun.

That afternoon Mel went to an interview near Liverpool St and Teneale headed off to Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Now you owe me a 10 second car

Friday was another relaxing day. I was head down bum up in design work so Mel and I just chilled at home.

That night Mel and I went to our first movie in London. If you can tell by the heading, we saw Fast and Furious. It was good to see all the regulars back in the franchise. The movie was good and it was good to see references to the first, however I feel that it could have written better. The death of spoiler removed was all too brief and there was no real emotion. It didn’t really pull on the heart strings.Anyway we left the movie wanting to drive fast, however we left that to the bus driver.

Do you want to see me get hurt?!?!

On Saturday we journeyed down to Covent Gardens. When we first got there, there was a massive crowd around a performer. The guy was really good. He balanced on an 8ft ladder whilst juggling knives. I’ve seen better acts, but the guy did really well in involving the crowd and that’s what it is all about really. Afterwards I gave him £2, and I’m sure he cleaned up as nearly everyone who watched him was giving him money.

After the performance we walked around the markets. I found this little muffin shop and I splashed out on a blueberry muffin that looked unreal. We took photos of it before we devoured it.

Quella è una polpetta piccante!

After we had finished at the markets we went to Soho for a bite to eat. When it was Teneale’s birthday we walked past this Italian restaurant and the smell was phenomenal. Mel and I vowed to return and we did. We had to wait 10 minutes for a table, but the food was really good, worth the wait. I ordered the broccoli penne and Mel got a Hawaiian pizza. The service was a little slow, but it was expected with such a large amount of people dining there. After dinner we went home as Mel and I were both getting headaches.

My grain is hurting

Well Sunday I awoke with a really bad headache. Whether or not it was from the Italian food I will never know. So the day was off to a slow start, however after a few Nurofens and a few hours extra sleep I was as good as gold.

Mel and I were feeling a little energetic, and due to the London marathon being on, we decided to go for a run to Surrey Quays.