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Today we had a new location manager who was a bit more flexible in terms of not assigning us to a particular areas so we headed up to a nice shady bit by the National Theatre (it was hot again and those pink and purple tops don't exactly breathe). This was actually a really nice area to be as the National Theatre has a series of outdoor performances so we were able to dance along to the music waving our Time Out magazines.
We were really put through our paces when a group of French kids came and asked for help with their questionnaire. Having helped them with a couple of questions they turned their questionnaire over to reveal a whole page of unanswered questions about the Southbank and London. I had to stifle a laugh when my sister mumbled despondently under her breath "oh, there's loads." They were also properly difficult questions too, so I did exactly what I tell my students not to do....turn to Wikipedia. Together we got there and sent them merrily on their way to have their photo taken outside Lambeth Palace (the last challenge on their questionnaire). One we weren't quite sure on was "is the Thames considered in Britain as masculine or feminine?" Literally no clue. They said that it was feminine in French so we just went for that.....
Favourite question today #1: "Where can I buy flip-flops?"
Favourite question today #2 and possibly of all time, outside on the Southbank: "How do I get out?"
FAQ: Can I go to the Olympic Park without a ticket? (No, you need a ticket for the Park or an event taking place in the Park- tickets for events at other Olympic venues, e.g. Earl's Court, will not allow you into the Park).
After our shift we decided to walk to the BT London Live site at Hyde Park. After a 5 hour shift on your feet in the sun, maybe the hours walk to Hyde Park was a mistake. Nevertheless we got there, found a nice chilled out shady area near screen 5 and spent a very pleasant London evening sipping wine and then watching Feeder for free!
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