So after pulling ourselves from bed (and Jess's scolding dribble shower), we headed off to our first Modern British Theater class! Our professor, Jeanine, is a trip! Let's just say, she started ranting about how there are only so many parts for the fat, funny lady, and started belting out Master of the House! She was actually amazing, we were thoroughly impressed, and are not sure if it would be appropriate to ask her to perform the entire song next week... Either way, the class seems like it's going to be a ton of fun, and we can't wait to see what she has in store!
After lunch in the flat and a brief community meeting, we had our second class, The British Experience. Our Professor, Bernie Rosenthal, is like a lovable grandpa and we want to adopt him with Suze! After spending an hour or so talking about the class, we were sent down the block to The British Museum. Bernie asked us to meet him at the Elgin Marbles. We thought these were going to be marbles. Turns out, the marble he was referring to was actually the marble taken from the pediment and frieze of the Parthenon!!! It was amazing to see! Melissa of course was awestruck, and Jess kept asking about missing body parts...
Oh, almost forgot, on the way into the exhibit we saw The Rosetta Stone!!!!!! Jess was able to decode it right away; very impressive! (It's why she goes to the Harvard of the SUNYs, regular Harvard would have been too mainstream for her!) We also passed through a multitude of rooms devoted to ancient Egypt and Melissa was quite disappointed that she had no sightings of Anubis! Jess continued to ask about missing "body parts!" However, she did find the influence for Keats's "Ode On A Greecian Urn" on a sculpture from the Parthenon, which she was very excited about!
After leaving the museum, we decided to take a walk and look for somewhere to get coffee that wasn't Starbucks (I told you Mackett!) We were very good explorers and found a little cafe a few blocks away and sat down for Carmelattes and Tiramisu! We had a nice little breathing time to sit and talk and enjoy our surroundings.
We headed back to the flat to change and get ready for Edward Scissorhands... the Dance! (Yes, we are completely serious) We met with some friends to walk to the theater and find somewhere to eat dinner before the show. Unfortunately, we missed a turn at some point, and while we did find our way easily after, we reached the area in which to eat about 45 minutes before show time! As we began to look for a restaurant, we first tried a local pub. When we walked in, it was full of creepy old men and a cat, so we left. We walked to the next pub, but they didn't serve food, they were only a bar. We continued to the next pub, but there was no where to sit! So, we finally settled, a half hour to show, on the next place we found which was a vegan chinese buffet. Jessica did not realize it was vegan and was extremely startled when she bit into her "chicken!" Everyone was startled actually because it was that putrid! We managed to keep down a little bit of it, but we were starving by the time we got back and so just finished some tea and crumpets!
Back to the show... Edward Scissorhands, the Dance! First off, we had to show our tickets walking in, as per usual. Jess accidently grabbed out and showed a 20 pound bill to the usher. He let her in! She didn't realize until she went to put it away when we were at our seats! Even funnier though was watching a man with scissors for hands dance ballet! Now, don't get us wrong, it was really good. Costumes, lighting, set, choreography, etc was fantastic! However, those of you who have seen the film, just translate the strangeness. For those of you who haven't, picture Johnny Depp being directed by Tim Burton. Now turn that into a ballet! Yes ladies and gentlemen... it was quite the interesting theatrical performance! It was sold out though, and apparently has been for a while now. Not an empty seat in the house! Gotta love the British interpretation of the modern American film! Do us a favor, next time, don't attempt to make it more artistic. News Flash! It already was, just not by your "proper" definition!
Oh, Jess still thinks we saw Sweeny Todd. It's Johnny Depp with scissors, how is she supposed to know the difference?!
By the way, you may have noticed the strange title of this entry. If you look on Mel's facebook pictures, you will see a sign that says "Humps --->" and a little picture of a bump! While we're sure this is referring to traffic, well, it's funnier the American way! Oh, and for those of you planning to travel our way, avoid using the word "fanny" while here. As our new professor Jeanine said "Girls, it means your Punani, your Snatch! I don't know how Americans got it to the other side. Not that I'm caught up on my American anatomy!" She also gave us a list of different names for food, so we won't have another eggplant/aubergine disaster!
We think that's all for now. It's been a long day, we're quite tired. Go check Melissa's facebook for more pictures. If anyone reading this is not her friend, please send a request so you can track our journey! (Unless you're a creepier-Jess)
Love Always,
Melissa and Jess!
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