Aries
02-23-2007, 08:59 PM
Here follows the not entirely fictional account of Aries' visit to Die Hard's home ground.
What does one do during Spring Break?
Most GM'ers response: "Woohoo travel to a sunny party place like Ibiza or Miami and enjoy the booze and sexy bodies"
Aries: Indeed...so I went to London...notorious for its climate, to meet the *cough*sexy*cough* likes of Die Hard, leader of Villains.
I hopped over the Channel on a bird with a personality disorder: the flying machine must have imagined to be a ferry because it conveyed a feeling of sea sickness all the way (handy those puke bags on airplanes).
Upon arrival I took the fast track to the city centre in order to meet the infamous Die Hard. The meeting place wasn't clear though because the train station had morphed itself for the occasion into a labyrinth where similar exits with taxis created an illusion beyond Copperfield's powers.
After having wandered around for some time I saw a BMW 7 series parked in a very subtle manner in the middle of the road, blocking traffic. Next to it I spotted the backside of a man in agitated discussing with the attendants of the trainstation. Surely I had found my host.
Die Hard certainly lived up to his title of host: on the first day he summoned an extraordinary guide to walk us through London. Our guide was a mysterious fellow with a dark hat, white beard, a voice close to sean connery's and fast moving feet that seemed to contradict his age.
As we were walking along the Thames our ears started glowing with the anecdotes revealed to us, giving us more insight into the political way of life in London nowadays and throughout history. We discovered alternative palaces of the royal family, luxury hotels hidden away from the busy roads, innyards for illegal duelling, historical artefacts lying around, famous pubs, shops that still sell traditional quality goods and churches that allow light to shine in.
The first day was concluded with a pub visit and dinner where I got to meet interesting people. The restaurant had something magical about it as well, it held the ability to transform its italian food into normal food once it reached your plate.
On the second day we set out to see some art. We made our way through the pigs of the Chinese new year and entered the National portrait gallery. There I could finally match a face to some famous names from history, literature, science and art. For example I found out that Lord Byron is in fact none other than John Galliano!!!
3rd day I went on an exploration of my own while DH was tending to his ferrari's and Bentleys. I visited the national history museum, a building with a wonderful architecture which you might also know through the videoclip 'hey boy, hey girl' from the Chemical Brothers. Inside there was an amazing collection of Dino skeletons, a room filled with minerals/gems/meteorites, an exhibition about the earth's climate, a creepy crawly room (about bugs), a collection of birds and an exhibition about human biology.
Afterwards I visited the London Aquarium, a key location in the movie 'Closer', where I watched the sharks in awe and patted a stingray. Btw I also found Nemo there :-P
4th day I came across an even more important location from the movie Closer: Postman's park...a quiet park in between two busy roads in the middle of the financial heart of the city. The park is not merely a place of rest but it also provides a sense of romance with a dark edge, it holds the Watts memorial where people are remembered that sacrificed themselves in order to save others.
Next was St. Paul's cathedral. Unfortunately the undemocratic pricing made me decide not to go in after all. I quickly found a good replacement: from the millenium bridge I could see the restored Globe theatre (a reproduction of the famous theatre where Shakespeare's plays were played). I followed the guided tour and learned why theatre was considered a breeding place for bad morals and coarse amusement (by the members of the church on the other side of the river).
Other places I visited: Trafalgar square, Oxford street, Bond street,...
It was an enjoyable trip and I want to thank Die Hard and his family for making this a wonderful experience!
What does one do during Spring Break?
Most GM'ers response: "Woohoo travel to a sunny party place like Ibiza or Miami and enjoy the booze and sexy bodies"
Aries: Indeed...so I went to London...notorious for its climate, to meet the *cough*sexy*cough* likes of Die Hard, leader of Villains.
I hopped over the Channel on a bird with a personality disorder: the flying machine must have imagined to be a ferry because it conveyed a feeling of sea sickness all the way (handy those puke bags on airplanes).
Upon arrival I took the fast track to the city centre in order to meet the infamous Die Hard. The meeting place wasn't clear though because the train station had morphed itself for the occasion into a labyrinth where similar exits with taxis created an illusion beyond Copperfield's powers.
After having wandered around for some time I saw a BMW 7 series parked in a very subtle manner in the middle of the road, blocking traffic. Next to it I spotted the backside of a man in agitated discussing with the attendants of the trainstation. Surely I had found my host.
Die Hard certainly lived up to his title of host: on the first day he summoned an extraordinary guide to walk us through London. Our guide was a mysterious fellow with a dark hat, white beard, a voice close to sean connery's and fast moving feet that seemed to contradict his age.
As we were walking along the Thames our ears started glowing with the anecdotes revealed to us, giving us more insight into the political way of life in London nowadays and throughout history. We discovered alternative palaces of the royal family, luxury hotels hidden away from the busy roads, innyards for illegal duelling, historical artefacts lying around, famous pubs, shops that still sell traditional quality goods and churches that allow light to shine in.
The first day was concluded with a pub visit and dinner where I got to meet interesting people. The restaurant had something magical about it as well, it held the ability to transform its italian food into normal food once it reached your plate.
On the second day we set out to see some art. We made our way through the pigs of the Chinese new year and entered the National portrait gallery. There I could finally match a face to some famous names from history, literature, science and art. For example I found out that Lord Byron is in fact none other than John Galliano!!!
3rd day I went on an exploration of my own while DH was tending to his ferrari's and Bentleys. I visited the national history museum, a building with a wonderful architecture which you might also know through the videoclip 'hey boy, hey girl' from the Chemical Brothers. Inside there was an amazing collection of Dino skeletons, a room filled with minerals/gems/meteorites, an exhibition about the earth's climate, a creepy crawly room (about bugs), a collection of birds and an exhibition about human biology.
Afterwards I visited the London Aquarium, a key location in the movie 'Closer', where I watched the sharks in awe and patted a stingray. Btw I also found Nemo there :-P
4th day I came across an even more important location from the movie Closer: Postman's park...a quiet park in between two busy roads in the middle of the financial heart of the city. The park is not merely a place of rest but it also provides a sense of romance with a dark edge, it holds the Watts memorial where people are remembered that sacrificed themselves in order to save others.
Next was St. Paul's cathedral. Unfortunately the undemocratic pricing made me decide not to go in after all. I quickly found a good replacement: from the millenium bridge I could see the restored Globe theatre (a reproduction of the famous theatre where Shakespeare's plays were played). I followed the guided tour and learned why theatre was considered a breeding place for bad morals and coarse amusement (by the members of the church on the other side of the river).
Other places I visited: Trafalgar square, Oxford street, Bond street,...
It was an enjoyable trip and I want to thank Die Hard and his family for making this a wonderful experience!