10 Photos of London

It seems like my trip to London happened ages ago, and not just a few weeks back. I was there just before Halloween, and the weather was so blissful and warm that I was walking around in a t-shirt. A t-shirt! Say what you will of global warming (and the ultimate demise of frogs, polar bears, and humans) but at least it’s made fall in Britain downright pleasant.

I spent some time down at the Occupy London protest, and walked along South Bank and across the Millennium Bridge. Don’t worry, though – I still managed to waste that sunshine by spending plenty of time indoors, too, wandering through museums and shopping. Here are some of my favorite snapshots from the trip.

1. One-Eyed Falcon, The British Museum.
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   Wanna know how it happened, kids? I'll tell ya. It was a Red Ryder BB gun, with a compass and this thing that tells time.

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2. Bashful Aphrodite, The British Museum.
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   Oh, please, stop acting so surprised. You obviously posed for this.

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3. Occupy London poster.
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   Remember, remember ... that David Lloyd probably doesn't make any money off of this.

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4. Invisible Man, performing near the Millennium Bridge.
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   I don't know why he's giving me that dirty look.

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5. London Fruit Exchange sign, Spitalfields Market.
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   Oh, thank heavens. I've been wondering where I could exchange my fruit.

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6. The art of conversation, Occupy London encampment, St. Marks.
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   What? Just because a gentleman is dressed like a militant cow does not mean he can't engage in civilized conversation.

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7. Filmstrip playing in the Turbine Hall, Tate Modern.
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   While I do appreciate modern art, every black and white filmstrip playing in a museum is exactly the same to me.

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8. Kate Middleton Halloween mask, Spitalfields Market.
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   Why, yes, I DO regret not buying it! How did you know?

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9. Textured ceiling, British Museum.
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   How many triangles can you count? Nevermind. That's an awful game.

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10. Couple walking together, Millennium Bridge.
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    Me and Rand: the later years.

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