Watford

Watford is pretty much what you see on tv when you see 'England city'. There's almost no grass to be seen, but what it lacks in grass, it overcompensates with bricks and concrete.

Driving from the airport out to here was a fun experience. It was foggy and rainy, and to be honest didn't really feel like we were in another country. We could have just been in Canberra (as my colleague pointed out). The road system is a little different, better organised in my opinion, and the trees were different, but it's just another semi-urban drive, complete with roadside cows in one area.

Being in Watford itself is also just like being in another city. It still hasn't sunk in that I'm on the other side of the globe (except for the jet lag, which is starting to settle in nicely now with the continued head ache and the feeling of an over-tired toddler who wants to do everything and nothing at the same time). The hotel we are in is lovely, even if the walls are a bit thin. Bed is comfortable, shower is hot, window has an adorable view of the other brick-and-concrete buildings.

While I napped this morning the rain stopped and the sun came out, which was a pleasant surprise. We went for lunch and some shopping at the intu centre, which is huge. After finding a few nice pieces to supplement my interview-appropriate wardrobe (can't forget what we're here for!), we go for a wander through the surrounding streets. There are so many places to have a bite and a drink! We're here for a week, but we could eat lunch and dinner out each day and still not try them all. In particular I want to go to Tinseltown Watford American Diner, which has 50 different milkshakes (!!!), and possibly the local Aussie bar for some giggles.

Back in the hotel room now for a rest before dinner, which may just end up being at the attached restaurant depending how energetic we feel.

Tomorrow was going to be a trip to the Harry Potter exhibition, but the only time we could get in would be 4pm and we have a meeting in the evening. So instead I'll be heading in to London City to do some good old tourist-ing! I will attach pictures with my next post, or you can see them on my Instagram account (but only after I get back to the hotel... free wifi and all!).