Can The Idiot Cope With Royals, Paparazzi, Walking, Weather, Dining, Christmas And The Theater During A Promotional Visit To England?

How did The Idiot, who spent a week in England in mid-November to celebrate King Charles’ 75th birthday (they’re the same age) and promote The Idiot and the Odyssey trilogy of travel narratives amidst a vastly premature Christmas atmosphere, cope with all of the hullaballoo?

Take a look.

The Idiot agreed to pose for erstwhile paparazzo David Koppel while walking on Hampstead Heath in London. (Photo: David Koppel)

In return for a photo session on Hampstead Heath in London, erstwhile paparazzo David Koppel agreed to feature the photograph of The Idiot in his upcoming celebrity-filled book In The Blink Of An Eye.

The Idiot, who is considering a promotional walk around Australia, agreed to pose for an American photographer on the latrine at the spectacular Chedworth Roman Villa in the Cotswolds. (Photo: Patrick Heininger)

Following King Charles’ 75th birthday, The Idiot binged on the latest episodes on The Crown on a rainy morning in Islington.

The Idiot paid his respects to an Armistice Day Memorial in Paddington Station.

The Idiot ignored all of the very premature Christmas decor and spirit in London.

The Idiot ignored all of the very premature Christmas decor and spirit in London.

The Idiot enjoyed al fresco dining in London despite chilly autumn nights.

The Idiot took advantage of one sunny day to hike in the Cotswolds.

The Idiot took advantage of one sunny day to hike in the Cotswolds.

The Idiot took advantage of one sunny day to hike in the Cotswolds.

The Idiot did more than just frequent his favorite pubs while in London.

The Idiot attended numerous theater performances and concluded that Shakespeare wouldn’t like this one.

Following King Charles’ birthday celebrations, The Idiot saw “The Interview,” an intriguing play depicting Princess Diana’s infamous 1995 interview with the BBC.

The Idiot checked out the current temporary statue on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.

The Idiot visited John Keats’ house in Hampstead.

The Idiot calmly strolled through Hampstead.

The idiot conveyed a message to Paddington Bear from his grandchildren in Paris.

The Idiot enjoyed a sunny hike in the Cotswolds with Patrick Heininger.

The Idiot kept a souvenir of his attendance at King Charles’ 75th birthday.

 

Posted on by Joel in Australia, England, Featured, Follow The Idiot, Food, Idiotic Musings, PR, Style, Travel, Weather

About Joel

Joel Stratte-McClure has been a global trekker since the 1970s. He lived in France for over 30 years, working as a journalist, before he turned his attention to a unique life-time-project of walking the shores of the Mediterranean. The first 4,401 kilometers are explored in his inspirational and entertaining first book "The Idiot and the Odyssey: Walking the Mediterranean." The next 4,401 kilometers are covered in the gods-filled sequel, "The Idiot and the Odyssey II: Myth, Madness and Magic on the Mediterranean,” published on Valentine's Day 2013. The last 4,401 kilometers will be discussed in the last book of the trilogy currently entitled "The Idiot and the Odyssey III: Alexander the Great Walks the Mediterranean."

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