08.07.07

Yesterday(8 July) London was in the world media attention, beside the Tour de France, we also had Wimbledon final (where Federer won his 5th consecutive title), F1 in Silverstone (where Raikkonen of Ferrari won the race instead of Hamilton, the sensational rookie who is currently world No.1 on points) ... and of course the Tour de France (which le Tour de Langkawi of Malaysia so copycat the idea)

I was not sure why, but I did not have any duty in church on this day! I was so glad because I am able to go out! So Jacey and I went all the way to Tower Bridge, one of the place the entourage, caravans and the cyclists will pass through! We departed from our place at 8.40am. Actually we were a bit late .... but still manage to see some floats, the team bus and the car loaded with spare bicycles. Best still .. we got a couple of free gifts! :D

So, we found ourselves a nice spot but had sun over us the whole morning (at the end, i was quite like a cook lobster). We wait for about 1.5 hours ..... we were quite bored! :p At approximately 10.40am .. the cyclists appears! And it lasted for 30 seconds! Yes, 30 seconds of action! Hahaha .. for all the travelling, waiting since 8.40am - 2 hours for a 30 seconds action!
Nevertheless, i can tell people, I was in the Tour de France! :D

We went to St. Paul Cathedral after that - not to attend the mass, but to watch a mountain bike stunt show (Free of Charge!). The stunts were really impressive. The videos are on http://picasaweb.google.com/EldosThen/20070708TourDeFrance

These are the 'fake cyclist' (amateur cyclists to grace the event). I don't have the photos of real Tour de France cyclist, cause i was busy taking video. Check my online photo album for the video.

The St. John ambulance cyclists also took part!
The video of the real Tour de France cyclists! Don't glimpse .... it happened quickly!

On the river thames, the 'Fire Boat' was spraying water while turning round and round - creating an artificial rainbow! Nice!!!
Jacey and I on the empty street - cause of road closures for the race. We walked in the middle of the road, on a broad daylight, enjoying the view of London!
Just want to show off a bit - ARSENAL STILL RULEZZZ!!!!!

Online photo album - click to view.

2007 07 08 - Tour De France

By the way, Ho Lee Lee and James from Hope Kuching is in London, to start the European Honeymoon tour! Met up with them, together with Jacey (Hope Kch gathering) and had dinner at Wong Kei. I understood how they feel: one meal for RM28?? I politely decline the James' treat - because i know how painful it is to pay RM110++ for a simple meal! Glad to see them!