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Bump underground

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I was walking, minding my business underground and trying to get to the next train when this lady coming from the other direction passed by me. Because she was swinging her hands while walking, she bumped into my bag, hitting it with such force. I turned around expecting an apology, only to see her shaking her fingers in pain and giving me a very angry look. I turned back laughing at her and continued on my way. You see, my bag is not one of those fluffy leather bags, it is solid leather, almost as hard as a suitcase. No … Continue reading Bump underground

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Overground this time

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It’s a new week, I trust folks are getting used to the over crowding in London Bridge where we have construction work. It’s on for at least 18 months (that’s just one phase!). I’m sure you would like some hints on how to get a seat on the train to or from work? A colleague says she takes her overcoat (thank God for winter) rolls it and sits on it on the floor. I hear another takes her own foldable stool…. Well any other tips, let us know! Enjoy your week and if your journey takes you through London Bridge … Continue reading Overground this time

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The start of tales

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I wrote this piece on Facebook. I think it’s necessary repost here, to give a background to how tales of the underground started… “Previously, my journey to work used to be pretty bland. I learnt to ignore other passengers like I came to understand is the practice. You know, everyone buries their head in a book, newspaper and now mobile devices. One day, that changed. I got a seat on the jubilee line and promptly buried my head in my metro, particularly when I got to the sudoku section. I notice there was a guy sitting beside me and I … Continue reading The start of tales

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Welcome to tales

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The first blog. So, I just launched the cover page of the book of same title as this blog on my personal Facebook page. The response is already overwhelming. If you’re wondering what this blog is all about, it’s about sharing my experiences as I travel on the underground (sometimes the overground, but who notices the difference?) in London . I’ll share some of the stories I already shared with friends on face book as I work towards producing the book in 2015. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I’ve enjoyed writing them. Blessings, Continue reading Welcome to tales