TRAVEL DIARY

A weblog regularly updated by Jodi Rose.

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

7:58 AM
Posted by jodi rose

the queen's golden cables

noticed a few intriguing items in the world new - demonstrators from the green party in Ukraine danced in protective gas masks and suits to protest the possible nuclear future if the country allows other peoples nuclear waste to be stored there; the loch ness monster may have been a rumour started by a circus impresario in scotland, who noticed his elephants bathing in the loch and thought they could pass as a monster!; and in local news street demonstrations continue both to support and call for the resignation of Thailand's prime minister, strikes are being called also, but it seems the entire system needs an overhaul, not just the individual.
Anyway, you know I'm no political commentator, so I'll stick to what I know best... bridges and related adventures.
More detail on the cables colour - the bridge was originally a birthday present from the King to the Queen, and apparently yellow (RAL 1028) is her favourite colour. Lisa wondered what it would have been if it was a present for the princess - hot pink with polka dots maybe? (I'd like that!)
Also heard stories about a bridge where a single cable caught fire and melted (nothing to do with this company, but you know how engineers talk) and a perfect bridge in Dubai that was built to claim a desert island, so no-one uses it.
Weather reports heavy snowfall in central europe - sorry I was sure it would follow me and melt in thailand. In Estonia ex-pats are playing cricket on ice. The Hindu temple across the road is to the Goddess Uma. I still haven't seen an elephant.