London: The Maple Leaf

On my last night in town Randall and I decide to head over to the Maple Leaf Pub and check out what is supposed to be somewhat of a mecca for Canadians living in London. Randall uses the time on the train to catch up on some important reading.

All in all it isn't exactly what a Canadian Pub looks like (in Vancouver a Canadian Pub is generally Irish anyway.....) but they are definitely trying. Randall points out that the Toronto Blue Jays baseball bat with the rubber grip is less than authentic and the "Early Lumberjack" motiv is a bit strong but all in all it's pretty cool. It is what Europeans would THINK a Canadian Pub looks like.

Apparently they tape and replay NHL games but no such luck for us tonight.

We have a couple of beers and head back to hotel for some more crib punishment and then hopefully at least a couple hours of sleep. I have to be up at 4am to catch the train to Stansted for my flight back to Germany.

Oh, and if you're ever in London, don't ask "Philip" from Soho to snap a photo for you. He really underexposes them. Thanks anyway Philip.