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Paris on public transport

travel

Par eleanor

I went back to Paris on Monday - this time armed with travel guides and a half formed plan about specific places I wanted to check out. I had wanted to stay 3 nights but as luck would have it I had to back in UK for an appointment. As I had not really...

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Chinese restaurant in Far Gosford Street

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Par eleanor

After my gym today (I have some work out exercises with a trainer at Coventry Sports Centre) I thought I'd explore further afield and I went to try Golden Parlour Oriental Restaurant. I heard it did offal. Strange as it might sound, I miss eating innards!...

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when racism raises its head

Opinions-perspective

Par eleanor

Yesterday, an old friend invited me for lunch in a coutry pub and a walk in the park. He said I needed the fresh air and to get out of the country. We went to some 16th century (I think) pub in Barston. While we waited for our food - I ordered sardines...

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Being Chinese in Britain

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Par eleanor

I found these two short video clips about what it means to be Chinese in Britain. Sometimes we integrate or appear to integrate so well, that people do not realise that there is a big cultural difference. It is not a question of not being able to speak...

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Shakespeare - open air theatre at Regent's Park

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Par eleanor

I cannot remember the last time I went to an open air theatre and certainly the last Shakespearean play outdoors was some more than 20 years at Ludlow Castle and it was Macbeth. I was carried across the field by a stranger because it was so muddy after...

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Congratulations Simon Stevens!

Opinions-perspective

Par eleanor

First of all, I would like to congratulate (if he gets to see this post) Coventry's own hero - Simon Stevens who won UK Catalyst award 2008 (community awards for social technology). The Revolutionary Award - Wheelies For something that makes people in...

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Hastings and the accessible buses which are not....

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Par eleanor

P/S This incident while frustrating is nothing compared to what my compatriot, Peter Tan, has to face in Malaysia. Read his blog entry. PPS read the response of the manager of the bus company in the Hastings branch Today I went to Hastings with Phil....

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Godiva Procession, Greyfriars Road 2008

Par eleanor

Its on every year and today, I caught up with the Godiva Procession on my way home from buying fish at Coventry Market. Unlike last year there was a Chinese contingent this year. They were a friendly lot and one sweetie allowed me to take her photo! They...

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London - from the perspective of a wheelchair user!

Par eleanor

I am busy researching and writing to create a website to sell and promote London, and Paris and then Strasbourg. In the mean time, I did this video with the images I took of London " from a wheelchair user's perpective" and added Right said Fred's Stand...

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Saturday last night drinks at Liquid bar

Opinions-perspective

Par eleanor

Last night we went for the last drinks at Liquid before it closed for good. There were quite a few people there. I think they will come up with something else but in the meantime, its going to be quiet nights for me. (more from Coventry Telegraph) A POPULAR...

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