FALL OF 2019 - EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING AND VAMPIRES BY NIGHT!!!

Aloha Everyone!!!

Alice and I met up for breakfast to start our Sunday Morning right.

We went to "The Roome" Coffee Shop

LINK--->THE ROOME

We came here before in 2018!!!

They make good eggs benedicts!!!

After breakfast, we went shopping for dinner for tomorrow.  Remember when Alice and I ate at the amazing Georgian Restaurant in Moscow, Russia???  Their dumplings was very good, well Alice is going to make her awesome homemade dumplings the next day for dinner!!!

I love the simple and family owned and vibes of this cute little market.

"Dugard & Daughters"

LINK--->DUGARD & DAUGHTERS

So the entire time I'm here with Alice, in my mind I'm asking myself, how did I become friends to a loving, beautiful, and intelligent woman.  She opened the doors of Russia and welcomed me in, She introduced me to her wonderful and loving father who I also call Dad too, She welcomed me and Kahealani to London, She welcomed me and Kahealani to her home and cooked an unforgettable homemade dinner for my 46th birthday, the best Shepard's Pie I've ever eaten.  She and Dad invites me over to their home in Moscow, Russia to enjoy a home cooked meal and meet the rest of the family.  She and Dad invites me to her cousin's wedding in Russia to meet more of the family and attend and enjoy probably a once in a lifetime experience, She has taken me to her hometown where she grew up as a little child in Arbat, Moscow, Russia.  And now She is shopping for ingredients for another homemade dinner for the next day!!!  

I keep asking myself, how is all of this happening to me???  I'm just a local Hawaiian boy born and raised in O'ahu and Hilo, Hawai'i who later moved to Alaska and now living the best life he can possibly live.  

Uh oh...  I think someone is cutting onions because my eyes are tearing up big time!!!

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After Alice got what she needed, we headed back to her place and I got to visit Lestat and fit my mask before the final completion.

Lestat!!!

This is just the beginning of the most amazing mask to be ever made by Alice!!!

We then headed for Camden to attend an event I saw on Facebook.

"The Lost Boys Pizza"

LINK--->THE LOST BOYS PIZZA IN LONDON

The world's only vampire-themed pizzeria, this restaurant and bar near Mornington Crescent is a must-visit for fans of 80's nostalgia, quirky pizza toppings and a touch of ridiculousness in their restaurant - but the pizza here means business, regularly taking the number one spot on Google!

From the Frog Brothers Special of apple smoked ham, artichokes and pickled mushrooms, to the chorizo and chilli topped Fangs For The Memories and vegan offering, Kale All Vampires, every quirky slice comes with a delightfully pun-tastic name and is served on the restaurant's signature charcoal base. The bar offers a range of similarly silly drinks, including vodka-based vegan shake, The Missing Shake which comes mixed with 'interactive immortality' - also known as a polaroid of the guest on the side of a milk carton.

Based on the Frog brothers' comic book store, the venue features large, neon-lit windows while the interiors see rich blues and a brass panel bar top, custom-made iron shelving and an enormous cocktail umbrella lamp taking pride of place in the window. Outside, diners can chow down al fresco in the restaurant's leafy garden and slurp on some icy margarita slushies.

Alongside the restaurant, the venue also boasts basement absinthe bar, Croque Monsieur. The secretive green-hued space can be seen through a stained-glass window, but you'll need to ring the bell if you wish to enter. Inside you'll find a weird wonderland of decadent touches, form absinthe fountains on every table to church pew seating and a dressing up box. Most importantly though, you'll get to sip on some specially crafted absinthe cocktails with options to suit every taste.

As soon we walked in this place, it immediately took me back to the 80's and it's well themed and pays a deep tribute to "The Lost Boys" film and others in the same decade!!!

DAVID IS THE BADDEST GOTH VAMPIRE EVER!!!

HOW'S DIS PLACE!!!

The 80's Music is blasting awesome and this is my new favorite place and you can bet I'll be coming here every single time I visit London!!!

Alice somehow got the lovely lady bartender to make great Bloody Marys!!!

100% Nostalgic!!!

I watched every single film that's posted!!!

And now the pizza comes in and its BLACK, NOT BURNT!!!  Its there signature BLACK CHARCOAL PIZZA and it tastes nothing like a BURNT PIZZA!!!

You just have to go and eat there and see exactly what I'm talking about!!!

And now its MOVIE TIME!!!

Interview With The Vampire!!!

The Lounge Theater is the coolest place ever, its really the most original concept of simply relaxing while enjoying a movie and being served drinks by the bartenders along with snacks that are themed to the film we are watching.  This is by far the best!!!

What an amazing night and what a way to end the evening, Vampires Rules!!!

To be continued...

AWWWRITE!!!

WAIPA

FALL OF 2019 - SPENDING THE DAY IN LEICESTER SQUARE!!!

Aloha Everyone!!!

Slept good for the night, woke up and headed out to "Leicester Square" for breakfast and walked around the area enjoying my first day out.

I love their fresh baked breads and pizzas!!!

"Simit Sarayi"

LINK--->SIMIT SARAYI IN LEICESTER LONDON

 

Big Ben Lego!!!

 I grew playing with LEGOS, still the best toy ever!!!

I also caught a movie, "Terminator, Dark Fate" in 4DX!!!

     

  

The better film on ending the Terminator Series.

I also love to visit and walk through Chinatown.  Reminds me of my childhood years walking with my grandma to Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawai'i.  

Chinese Roast Duck!!!

  If you know me, I love Chinese Roast Duck since I was a kid!!!

But this time I was craving Chinese pastries instead!!!

I was till full from breakfast, so I just got these yummy buns filled with meat and spices.

Now I'm on my way to meet Alice at her workplace (one of her many workplaces) at the Camden Market!!!

It was pretty easy getting there, I just went back on the TUBE and rode the "Northern Line" and 5 stops later I'm in Camden Town!!!

Met up with Alice and surprised her at her workplace, she was impressed with my navigational skills but it really was my Google Map App that guides me around without getting lost.

We headed to get a drink at the "Spread Eagle"

LINK--->SPREAD EAGLE CAMDEN TOWN LONDON

Bloody Marys & Hot Cider with Rum!!!

Can't Decide???  Drink BOTH!!!

Pretty chill place for a quick drink while waiting for a table at another restaurant across the street.

After catching up with our lives since we last saw each other in Russia, it was time to eat dinner.

Alice made reservations at "Purezza"

LINK--->PUREZZA CAMDEN

Alice chose this place because its a vegan pizzeria,and the first one ever to open in the United Kingdom.

Here goes!!!

Pornstar Baby!!!

Now this is what I'm talking about!!!

Eggplant and Jalapenos!!!
Tofu & Cilantro!!!

These were pretty good for being plant based pizzas!!!

Great Dinner and impressed with this new concept, but if you love meat like myself, you should at least give this place a try!!!

Relaxed Saturday Night and happy to be reunited with Alice again!!!

To be continued...

AWWWRITE!!!

WAIPA

FALL OF 2019 - ON MY WAY BACK TO LONDON!!!

Aloha Everyone!!!

On my way back to London, United Kingdom to visit my dear friend, Alice!!!

I know its only been a few weeks ago that I just returned from Russia but who cares...  if I can go, I'm going because life is precious and you never know when you'll have another opportunity.  I always live my everyday life like its the last day of my life.  And so should you, never ever put things off and say, "I'll do it tomorrow", because you are not guaranteed "tomorrow".

So my journey to London begins...

From Anchorage - Chicago - London!!!

Like A Boss!!!

Beautiful Morning heading towards Chicago.

#iamalaska #iflyalaska

Landed in Chicago!!!

Love the Sky Light Windows!!!

My connecting jet, American Airlines partnership with Alaska Airlines!!!

Overly Excited!!!

Gotta love the Life of Non-Revving!!!

Non-revving, which stands for non-revenue, is a benefit offered to airline employees and their beneficiaries allowing them to fly free of charge on their own airline, and for highly discounted rates on other airlines, pending space available.

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Flight time from Chicago to London is only 7 hours and 40 minutes which isn't too bad compared to my past usual flight times ranging from 10-11 hours per flight like London to LAX.

And you know me, I can sleep very easy on the any jet if I wanted to...  LOL!!!

I can't believe how hot it is since I arrived in London!!!  I'm sweating like crazy, oh by the way... I had no issues with Security Clearance upon entering London!!!

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Its currently 22:00 PM, London Time and its a Friday Night, the Tube was pretty busier than normal because of the weekend!!!

This is my 3rd visit to London in just one calendar year and I learned how to navigate by "LONDON TUBE", the subway.  Its better and cheaper than UBER!!!

Onto the TUBE which is located right in the airport and its so convenient!!!  I'll need to go all the way to Green Park and then transfer to another TUBE to my final destination!!!

Crowded than normal, its the weekend!!!

Transferred here and waiting for my next ride to Brixton!!!

  

Cheee Huuu!!!

Love the color, very British!!!

Its nice in its own way but its nothing like the Moscow Metro!!!

I'm in Brixton, London Baby!!!

Definitely Love this place, its has Good Vibes!!!

DID YOU KNOW...

"Electric Avenue" is an RIAA platinum-certified single by Eddy Grant, from his 1982 album Killer on the Rampage. In the US, it was one of 1983's biggest hits of the year. The song's lyrics refer to the 1981 Brixton riot, the title referring to Electric Avenue, a market street in the Brixton area of London.

By the time I checked into my hotel at the "Premier Inn"

LINK--->PREMIER INN AT BRIXTON, LONDON

This is my 2nd time staying here and its my favorite spot to stay because of the convenient location to everything you need access to the transit system, open markets, numerous restaurants, 24 hours fast-food joints, laundromat, movie theater, pubs, LIVE Music Venues, Rooftop Clubs, etc.  It has everything!!!

Its time for me to crash and get some sleep and meet up with Alice tomorrow!!! 

Goodnight!!!

 To be continued...

AWWWRITE!!!

WAIPA